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Mitrax - Levamisole Hydrochloride - Incepta

Mitrax is a veterinary medicine of the generic class Levamisole Hydrochloride and the therapeutic Group of this veterinary medicine is Animal Health. Mitrax is manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Source - Incepta

Composition

Mitrax: Each gram powder contains Levamisole Hydrochloride BP 300 mg.

Description

Levamisole Hydrochloride is a synthetic broad-spectrum anthelmintic highly effective against gastrointestinal and lungworms. Levamisole acts as ganglionic nicotinic acetylcholine antagonist on the neuromuscular junction of roundworm and enhances sensitive parasympathetic and sympathetic ganglion. It hampers carbohydrate metabolism of roundworm through fumarate reduction and succinate oxidation inhibition and the parasite cannot move and ultimately dies.

Indications

Levamisole Hydrochloride is used for the eradication of nematodes (Roundworm) of the alimentary tract eg. Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria obstinate, and respiratory tract eg. Syngamus trachea. It can also be used with water to eliminate fowl eye worm eg. Oxuspirura monsoon.

Dosage & Administration

0.08 g/kg body weight or 1 g/liter of drinking water can be used for 7 layer birds or 10 pullets or for 20 birds of grower stage (4-6 weeks age). A single application can ensure the total elimination of worms.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian.

Side Effects

There is no side effect of Levamisole Hydrochloride at the recommended dose.

Precautions

There is no side effect of Levamisole Hydrochloride at the recommended dose.

Drug Interaction

During treatment, organophosphorus compounds or Diethylcarbamazine citrate should be avoided.

OverDose

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.


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