LEVAMISOLE HYDROCHLORIDE BOLUS 300MG Veterinary

Administration and Dosage

For cattle, sheep and goats: 7.5mg/kg of body weight for oral dosing

For poultry: 25mg/kg of body weight for oral dosing

Side-effects

Symptoms of levamisole toxicity often mimic those of organophosphate toxicity. Symptoms may include hypersalivation, hyperesthesias and irri­tability, clonic seizures, CNS depression, dyspnea, defecation, urination, and collapse. These effects are best treated by supportive means, as animals generally recover within hours of dosing. Acute levamisole overdosage can result in death due to respiratory failure. Should respiratory failure occur, artificial ventilation with oxygen should be instituted until recovery takes place.

Precautions

1. Use cautiously in pregnant animals and in animals that are stressed.

2. Levamisole is not approved for use in camel and lactating animals. It should be used cautiously in horses.

Withdrawal period: cattle 2 days, sheep 3 days, milk 1 day.

Standard: 300 mg/tab ; 600 mg/tab

Packing: 5 bolus/blister

Storage: keep in closed and sealed containers.

Shelf-life: three years