Levamisole Hydrochloride (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: TABLET.
Routes of administration: ORAL.
Brand Names
- ERGAMISOL
Indications and Usage
INDICATIONS: LevaMed (levamisole hydrochloride) Soluble Drench Powder is a broad spectrum anthelmintic and is effective against the following adult nematode infections in cattle and sheep: SHEEP: STOMACH WORMS: (Haemonchus contortus, Trichostrongylus axei, Teladorsagia circumcincta). INTESTINAL WORMS: (Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Cooperia curticei, Nematodirus spathiger, Bonostomum trigoncephalum, Oesophagostomum columbianum, Chabertia ovina), LUNGWORMS: (Dictyocaulus filaria). CATTLE: STOMACH WORMS: (Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Ostertagia ostertagi). INTESTINAL WORMS: (Trichostrongylus longispicularis, Cooperia oncophora, Cooperia punctata, Nematodirus spathiger, Bunostomum phlebotomum, Oesophagostomum radiatum), LUNGWORMS: (Dictyocaulus viviparus). NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Restricted Drug (California) - Use Only as Directed Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-386
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 52 g pouch CATTLE-STANDARD DRENCH SOLUTION: Place the contents of this packet in a 1 quart (32 fl oz) container, fill with water; swirl until dissolved. Administer as a single drench at a dose of 8 mg/kg body weight as follows: Weight Drench Dosage Each Packet Will Treat 200 lb 1/2 fl oz 64 head 400 lb 1 fl oz 32 head 600 lb 1 1/2 fl oz 21 head 800 lb 2 fl oz 16 head CONCENTRATED DRENCH SOLUTION: For use with 20 mL Automatic Syringe. Place the contents of this packet in a standard household measuring container and add water to the 8 3/4 fl oz level. Swirl until dissolved. Give 2 mL (milliliter) per 100 lb body weight. Refer to the table above for the number of cattle each packet will treat. SHEEP-STANDARD DRENCH SOLUTION: Place the contents of this packet in a 1 gallon (128 fl oz) container, fill with water; swirl until dissolved. Administer as a single drench at a dose of 8 mg/kg body weight as follows: Weight Drench Dosage Each Package Will Treat 50 lb 1/2 fl oz 256 head 100 lb 1 fl oz 128 head 150 lb 1 1/2 fl oz 84 head 200 lb 2 fl oz 64 head CONCENTRATED DRENCH SOLUTION: For use with 20 mL Automatic Syringe. Place the contents of this packet in a standard household measuring container and add water to the 17 1/2 fl oz level. Swirl until dissolved. Give 2 mL per 50 lb body weight. Refer to the table above for the number of sheep each packet will treat. Prepare solutions as needed. However excess solutions may be stored at up to 25°C in clean closed containers for up to 90 days without loss of anthelmintic activity. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 403 g When you are ready to deworm your cattle or sheep, add 2 liters of water to the solution in this bottle.Swirl to mix thoroughly before using. If any solution is left over, it may be stored at up to 25°C for up to 3 months in this tightly capped bottle. Shake well before using. Month ______ Day _______ Year _______Administer as a single drench at a dose of 8 mg/kg body weight as follows: DOSAGE A