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ANTHELMINTIC DRUGS


These belong to the tetrahydropyrimidines class of drugs and a known by farmers as yellow drenches. The product code in the UK is 2-LM.


Levamisole

  • This is one of the most widely used anthelmintics and can be given orally, by injection or as a pour on.
  • It is active against adult Nematodes, but has limited action against the larval stages, especially the hypobiotic phase.