Levamisole is an antibiotic that is a derivative of the synthetic thiazole class of compounds.
Levamisole ointment is an immunomodulator and the most characteristic chemical synthetic product among biological response modifiers (BRMs). It is absorbed through the skin to achieve the purpose of systemic immunotherapy.
Levamisole is commonly used for deworming of various animals, and is effective against both adults and larvae. It can be used to remove eye parasites and other nematodes. It can be used to remove various nematodes in poultry, and can be used to remove roundworms, intestinal nematodes (Strigiformes), and nodular nematodes (esophageal nematodes) and kidney nematodes in the ureter (Crowntail nematodes). It can be used to remove roundworms, hookworms and heartworms in dogs.
