Vermisol 50 Tablet belongs to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infections. Roundworms are parasites that live in your intestine and cause ascariasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, which is a species of roundworm). It also causes infection in the lungs. Hookworms are parasites; they live on other living things and cause ancylostomiasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by ancylostoma, a hookworm species), and it also causes infection in the lungs and skin.
Vermisol 50 Tablet is composed of 'levamisole'. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.
You are advised to take Vermisol 50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of a Vermisol 50 Tablet include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if the side effects are persistent, stop the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.
Before starting Vermisol 50 Tablet inform your doctor if you are allergic to Vermisol 50 Tablet or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the Vermisol 50 Tablet as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the Vermisol 50 Tablet to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders.