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Leva 150mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LEVAMISOLE-150MG

Uses:

Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis and Mixed ascariasis-hook worm infections.

Medicinal Benefits:

Leva 150mg Tablet is composed of 'levamisole' belonging to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for treating roundworm and hookworm infections. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection. Leva 150mg Tablet is also used in the treatment of mixed ascariasis hookworm infections. It is also used in colon cancer in combination with cancer medicine to work effectively against colon cancer.

FAQs

Leva 150mg Tablet works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle because of this it leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.

No, you should not stop taking Leva 150mg Tablet by yourself even if you feel better, take the advice of your doctor before stopping Leva 150mg Tablet. Because there may be a chance of reoccurrence of infection.

If you forget a dose of Leva 150mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Leva 150mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy. Avoid driving, operating on machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities, especially during the initial days of your treatment. However, if your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.