INTRODUCTION
VERMISOL contains Levamisole which belongs to the group of medicines called Immune-modulating agents. It is used to manage parasitic infections and worm infections as well as steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) (kidney disease). It is also used during and following management with prednisone or prednisolone.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking VERMISOL as it may cause severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. Your doctor may recommend you take relevant tests to understand your existing condition. VERMISOL should be used with caution in patients with liver disease and kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking VERMISOL.
VERMISOL is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. VERMISOL should be used with caution in children and elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking VERMISOL. The most common side effects of taking VERMISOL are nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, constipation, headache, stomach pain, nervousness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom worsens.
USES OF VERMISOL
Manages parasitic and worm infections
Manages steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome
HOW VERMISOL WORKS
For infections, VERMISOL works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscles causing paralysis and death, thus effectively manages the infection. For steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome, VERMISOL works by restoring depressed immune function rather than stimulating the response to above-normal levels.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take VERMISOL as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF VERMISOL
COMMON
nervousness
sleepiness
nausea, vomiting
decreased appetite
diarrhoea
constipation
inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) (symptoms such as stomach pain)
skin rash
malformations of the skin such as red swollen spots
muscle pain, joint pain
inflammation of the mouth
changes in odour
headache
stomach pain
flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, fatigue
blood disorder