Mepid Extended-Release Tablet 150 mg (Levamisole)

Adult dose

Adults should take 1 tablet twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. This medicine should be swallowed whole, and should not be divided or chewed.

This medicine should not be given to patients who have had allergic reactions to its ingredients. While taking this medicine, gastrointestinal disturbances, infections, myalgia, and other adverse reactions may occur, but most are mild symptoms. Serious adverse reactions, such as hypersensitivity reactions like shock or anaphylaxis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and liver dysfunction may occur rarely, so if any unusual symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits outweigh the risks, and nursing mothers are advised to avoid breastfeeding. The safety in children and adolescents has not been adequately confirmed, so it should be used with caution. Elderly patients may have decreased physiological function, so they should pay particular attention to adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal symptoms. This medicine should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not advisable as it can affect quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• shock
• anaphylactic-like symptoms
• difficulty breathing
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia

Mild side effects

Gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, abdominal distension, upper abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion), infections and parasitic infections (nasopharyngitis, epididymitis, pharyngotonsillitis), musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders (myalgia, arthralgia), neurological disorders (dizziness, headache), skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (dry skin, eczema, pruritus), mental disorders (depression, insomnia), respiratory system disorders (cough, oropharyngeal pain), blood system disorders (leukopenia),

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Do not store in overly hot or cold places, and avoid direct sunlight.

Appearance

White round extended-release tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle