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Levamisole
💊 Used for: Ascariasis, hookworm, immunopotentiating agent
Formulation
Syrup
50mg/5ml
Dose Range
2–5 mg/kg
Max Daily
10 mg/kg
Frequency
Single dose, may repeat after 7 days
Max Single
150 mg
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 50mg/5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 10–25 mg | 1.0–2.5 ml | ≤ 50 mg |
| 6 kg | 12–30 mg | 1.2–3.0 ml | ≤ 60 mg |
| 7 kg | 14–35 mg | 1.4–3.5 ml | ≤ 70 mg |
| 8 kg | 16–40 mg | 1.6–4.0 ml | ≤ 80 mg |
| 9 kg | 18–45 mg | 1.8–4.5 ml | ≤ 90 mg |
| 10 kg | 20–50 mg | 2.0–5.0 ml | ≤ 100 mg |
| 12 kg | 24–60 mg | 2.4–6.0 ml | ≤ 120 mg |
| 15 kg | 30–75 mg | 3.0–7.5 ml | ≤ 150 mg |
| 18 kg | 36–90 mg | 3.6–9.0 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 20 kg | 40–100 mg | 4.0–10.0 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 25 kg | 50–125 mg | 5.0–12.5 ml | ≤ 250 mg |
| 30 kg | 60–150 mg | 6.0–15.0 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Avoid in hepatic or renal insufficiency
- •Monitor blood counts
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea, vomiting
- •Abdominal pain
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Agranulocytosis (rare)
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