White matter enables communication between brain regions
Damage can impair neurological function
According to EMA findings:
The condition is rare but serious
It can occur even after a single dose
Symptoms may appear:
Within 24 hours
Or months after treatment
What Was Levamisole Used For?
Levamisole was mainly prescribed to treat:
Mild parasitic worm infections
Because these conditions are generally not severe, the EMA determined:
👉 The neurological risks are too high compared to the benefits
What Happens Now?
All levamisole-based medicines will be removed across the EU
National health authorities will implement the recall
Updated lists of affected medications have been issued
Advice for Patients
