Levamisole: EMA Orders Withdrawal of Medicines Due to Rare but Serious Risk of Brain Damage

official communication, the Agency stated that medicines containing this active ingredient will be withdrawn from the market in all European Union countries.

List of Medicines Affected

The EMA has published an updated list of levamisole-containing medicines that will no longer be available in member countries. National health authorities will now be responsible for implementing the withdrawal.

Patients currently taking medicines containing levamisole are advised to consult their doctor or pharmacist for information and to discuss possible alternative treatments.