Mitrax(Levamisole Hydrochloride )
Therapeutic Group: Animal Health
Presentation
Mitrax: Each gram powder contains Levamisole Hydrochloride BP 300 mg .
Description
Levamisole Hydrochloride is a synthetic broad spectrum anthelmintic highly effective against gastrointestinal and lung worms. Levamisole acts as ganglionic nicotinic acetylcholine antagonist on neuromuscular junction of round worm and enhances sensitive parasympathetic and sympathetic ganglion. It hampers carbohydrate metabolism of round worm through fumertae reduction and succinate oxidation inhibition and parasite cannot move and ultimatekly dies.
Indications
Levamisole Hydrochloride is used for the eradication of nematodes (Round worm) of alimentary tract eg. Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria obsignata and respiratory tract eg. Syngamus trachea. It can also be used with water to eliminate fowl eye worm eg. Oxuspirura mansooni.
Dosage & Administration
0.08 g/kg body weight or 1 g/litre of drinking water can be used for 7 layer birds or 10 pullets or for 20 birds of grower stage (4-6 weeks age). Single application can ensure total elimination of worms.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian.
Side Effects
There is no side effect of Levamisole Hydrochloride at recommended dose.
Precautions
There is no side effect of Levamisole Hydrochloride at recommended dose.
Drug Interaction
During treatment organophosphorus compounds or Diethylcarbamazine citrate should be avoided.
Over Dose
At overdose impaired motor function such as muscle tremors and increased salivation may be reported.
Withdrawal Period
Meat: 7 days
Egg: Not required
Storage
Protect from light & keep in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Levamisole Hydrochloride 100 g : Each sachet contains 100 g powder.
Levamisole Hydrochloride 500 g: Each container contains 500 g powder in a sachet.