Unileva 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. The tablet should be swallowed whole and should not be divided or chewed.

This medication should not be used in patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to this medication's components. During the use of this medication, gastrointestinal discomfort may occur, and symptoms such as nausea or dyspepsia may appear. Additionally, symptoms such as infections, myalgia, and arthralgia have also been reported, requiring caution. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as dizziness, headache, skin rash, and itching may occur, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with healthcare personnel is recommended. This medication may affect liver function, so if liver function test results worsen or jaundice symptoms appear, it should be discontinued and a doctor consulted. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of administration of this medication, and if breastfeeding, it is recommended to avoid breastfeeding as the drug may be transmitted through breast milk. Caution is required when using this medication in children or adolescents, especially in low birth weight infants or neonates, as safety has not been fully established. For the elderly, caution should be taken regarding the occurrence of adverse reactions such as digestive symptoms due to potential declines in bodily functions.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• abdominal distension
• upper abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• rhinitis
• epididymitis
• pharyngotonsillitis
• myalgia

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature, that is, between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

White round extended-release tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle