Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Interaction with drugs
Patient concerns
FAQs

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Trapsol 150 Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Geolife Sciences

SALT COMPOSITION

Levamisole (150mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Trapsol 150 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.

Trapsol 150 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 Trapsol 150 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 Trapsol Tablet

Treatment of Worm infections

Benefits of Trapsol Tablet

In Treatment of Worm infections

Trapsol 150 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 Trapsol 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 Trapsol

Nausea
Limited data available
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)

How to use Trapsol 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. Trapsol 150 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Trapsol Tablet works

Trapsol 150 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 Trapsol 150 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Trapsol 150 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

Trapsol 150 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

Trapsol 150 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 Trapsol 150 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Trapsol 150 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Trapsol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Trapsol 150 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Trapsol 150 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 Trapsol 150 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

Interaction with drugs

Taking Trapsol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Albendazole (Oral Route) Moderate

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Ivermectin (Oral Route) Moderate

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Albendazole (Oral Route) Moderate

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Albendazole (Oral Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Levamisole may reduce blood levels of Albendazole. Albendazole may reduce blood levels of Levam... More

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Patient concerns

I would like to know about a effective periodic worm medicine for my son who is 1.5 year and daughter who is 6

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Albendazole is commonly used for worm infestation.

I have ring warm on the face from 4 month . What I do ? Good evening sir . I have ring warm on the hole face from 4 month .what I do for this ?

Dr. Dharamvir Singh

Dermatology

Plz share ur pic of ring worm

Sometimes I find small white worms mostly 1 or 2 outside my vagina. They might come out from inside the vagina or may be intestinal worms. Always come from inside. I find the worm crawling at vaginal opening They either come out through vagina or anus. I feel the worms at both places but mostly anus.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This is not normal. You could have a worm infestation. Consult a physician.

Can Trapsol 150 Tablet be used for all types of worm infections?

Trapsol 150 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 Trapsol 150 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 Trapsol 150 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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