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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Levamisole Hydrochloride). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Indications & Uses
Asitrax is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The following doses of Levamisole are given as a single administration, preferably after a light meal. Age 1-4 year: 1 Tablets or 5 ml Syrup Age 5-15 year: 2 Tablets or 10 ml Syrup Age 16 year and over: 3 Tablets or 15 ml Syrup In cases of severe hookworm infection it is suggested that a second standard dose be given one or seven days after the first, whichever timing is feasible.
Side Effects
Side effects are infrequent. They are usually mild and transient and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, giddiness (dizziness) and headache. An encephalopathy like syndrome has been reported to have occurred in a few patients two or three weeks after treatment.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Effect on ability to drive or operate machinery: There is no evidence to suggest that Skytex , used for anthelmintic purpose, will produce sedation. Mild and transient giddiness is an infrequent side-effect of treatment. No precautions are suggested concerning the ability to drive or operate machinery.In case of concurrent microfilaraemia transient fever may occur.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Levamisole. Levamisole should not be given during pregnancy.