Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml is a Product of the Generic Levamisole Hydrochloride

Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml belongs to the generic category of Levamisole Hydrochloride. This medicine should be used according to a doctor's advice. We have provided detailed information about the uses, dosage, effectiveness, side effects, precautions, drug interactions, storage conditions, and other important details of Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml. Our goal is to present essential medicine information in one place for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. To better understand Levamisole Hydrochloride and ensure the safe use of this medicine, please read the information below carefully and consult a healthcare professional when necessary.

Description of Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml

Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml may be available as a prescription or over-the-counter medicine, depending on local regulations and medical recommendations. It is used for the treatment and management of specific conditions or symptoms. The way this medicine is used may vary depending on the patient's condition and the advice of a healthcare provider. Detailed information about the approved uses, therapeutic applications, and other relevant details of Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml is provided below to help users gain a clear understanding of this medicine.

What Is Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml Indications and Uses?

Levamisole Hydrochloride is indicated in-

Ascariasis
Hookworm infections

Effective against Enterobius vermi-cularis, Trichuris trichiura, Strongyloide stercoralis and Trichostrongylus colubriformis etc.

Pharmacology (Source, Chemical and Physical Composition) Of Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml

Levamisole is the active laevo-isomer of tetramisole. It works by paralysing susceptible intestinal worms which are then excreted from the intestines. Levamisole also enhances cellular immune responses in humans.

Dosage And Administration of Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml

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.

Drug Interactions of Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml

May increase toxicity of phenytoin. Increases bioavailability of ivermectin; decreases bioavailability of albendazole. Alcohol causes disulfiram-like reaction.

Side Effects of Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml

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.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

Although studies in animals have shown that Levamisole produces no teratogenic effects, current medical practice requires that the benefits of any drug used during pregnancy should be weighed against the possible dangers.

Precautions And Warnings for Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml

Effect on ability to drive or operate machinery: There is no evidence to suggest that Levamisole , 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.

Therapeutic Class

Anthelmintic

Storage Conditions of It

Keep all medicines out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place protected from light

Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml is a Product of the Generic Levamisole Hydrochloride

Ovanil 40 mg/5 ml

Pharmik Laboratories Ltd. · Syrup

Levamisole Hydrochloride