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Levotab Tablet

Prescription Required
SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Levotab Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms and this treats your infection. It may also be given for skin infections such as leprosy, warts, lichen planus, and aphthous ulcers.

Levotab Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience vomiting, headache, dizziness, nausea, and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Uses of Levotab Tablet

  • Worm infections
  • Skin disorders

Benefits of Levotab Tablet

In Worm infections

Levotab Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

In Skin disorders

Levotab Tablet has antibacterial properties that treats skin infections by killing the infection-causing microorganisms.It also relieves inflammation, itching, irritation and redness of the skin and promotes healing. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit. It provides relief from the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Side effects of Levotab Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Levotab

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain

How to use Levotab Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levotab Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Levotab Tablet works

Levotab Tablet is an anti-parasitic medication. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle, causing its paralysis and death. This treats your infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Levotab Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Levotab Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Levotab Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Levotab Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Levotab Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Levotab Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Levotab Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
  • It should be taken with food.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
  • It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Levotab Tablet.
  • Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
  • Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
  • Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Imidazothiazoles derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiprotozoal agents

Patient concerns

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Thump& skin infections near thump.
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Please refer to a Dermatologist
my scrotum and the skin on my thighs next to my scrotum have been red and itchy and had a somewhat scaly texture, sometimes they'd get so itchy that I would have to scratch, the past few weeks my scrotum has started to smell and produce a sweat like substance (it's like sweat except it never goes away and it leaves white stains in my underwear where my scrotum is near the fabric,
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
Ok may be you are from from skin infections
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FAQs

Q. Is Levotab Tablet effective?

Levotab Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Levotab Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Can the use of Levotab Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, Levotab Tablet can make you feel dizzy. Avoid driving, operating on machinery, working at heights or participating or participating in potentially dangerous activities, especially during the initial days of your treatment. However, if your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.

Q. Are there any specific conditions where Levotab Tablet should be avoided?

The use of Levotab Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine. Also, patients who are suffering from asthma should refrain from using Levotab Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have or had any medical condition before starting your treatment with Levotab Tablet.

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Levotab Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Levotab Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Levotab Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. Is Levotab Tablet safe?

Levotab Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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