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.
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.
There is limited data available regarding common side effects of Levotab Tablet. However, some people may experience symptoms such as vomiting, headache, dizziness, nausea, and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine. 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
- Treatment of Worm infections
Benefits of Levotab Tablet
In Treatment of 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.
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
- Nausea
- Limited data available
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
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 should be taken with or after food.
How Levotab Tablet works
Levotab Tablet acts as an anthelmintic by selectively targeting the neuromuscular system of parasitic worms. It works as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist, causing continuous stimulation of the parasite’s nervous system. This leads to muscle contraction, paralysis, and eventual expulsion of the worms from the host’s body.
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
The safety of Levotab Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Levotab Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
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 data available on the use of Levotab Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Levotab Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Levotab Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Levotab Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Levotab Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- 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
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiprotozoal Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Levotab with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Levotab Tablet
Twice A Week
54%
Twice A Day
25%
Once A Week
17%
Once A Day
4%
What are you using Levotab Tablet for?
Others
50%
Worm infectio*
50%
*Worm infections
FAQs
Can Levotab Tablet be used for all types of worm infections?
Levotab Tablet is primarily effective against certain gastrointestinal nematodes. It may not be suitable for all parasitic infections, such as tapeworms or flukes. Always confirm the specific parasite type before use.
Can Levotab Tablet be used in combination with other dewormers?
Yes, in some cases, combination therapy with other anthelmintics is recommended to enhance efficacy and reduce resistance. However, compatibility should always be evaluated by a <br>doctor.
Can Levotab Tablet cause resistance in parasites?
Yes, prolonged or inappropriate use can contribute to resistance. To minimize this risk, it should be used as prescribed and, when necessary, rotated with other anthelmintics based on resistance patterns.
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Marketer details
Name: East West Pharma
Address: No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem - 636007, Tamil Nadu.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Levotab Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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