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LEVET
DESCRIPTION
Levamisole in injectable solution.
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Levogir form of tetramisol is called levamisole. It possesses antiparasitic activity. It is quickly absorbed with parenteral and oral administration. Orally, peak concentration is achieved after one hour. It is recommended for the treatment of both digestive and respiratory parasites.
The antiparasitic activity is due to the stimulation of the nematodes ganglions, causing neuromuscular paralysis. It therefore acts on the adult parasite but is not an ovicide.
INDICATIONS AND SPECIES
It is intended for the treatment of parasitosis caused by the following parasites which depend on the species:
- Ruminants: digestive strongiles (Haemonchus,Trichostrongylus, Cooperia, Nematodirus, Chabertia, Oesophagostomum, Ostertagia, Bunostomum, Fasciola, Hypoderma, Dermatobia, Boophilus, Melophagus, Psoroptes, Oestrus and Strongilus), respiratory strongiles (Dyctiocaulus) and Ascaris.
- Pigs: digestive and respiratory strongiles and Ascaris
- Poultry: Capilaria, Heterakis and Ascaris
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