ERGAMISOL vs GLEOSTINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ERGAMISOL and GLEOSTINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ERGAMISOL	GLEOSTINE
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LEVAMISOLE HYDROCHLORIDE	LOMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Azurity
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 16 to 48 hours — but note this is the half-life of lomustine's metabolites, not the parent drug
Treats	Colonic Neoplasms	Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

ergamisol gleostine

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

LEVAMISOLE HYDROCHLORIDE

LOMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Azurity

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 16 to 48 hours — but note this is the half-life of lomustine's metabolites, not the parent drug

Treats

Colonic Neoplasms

Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ergamisol or Gleostine?

Ergamisol and Gleostine are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Ergamisol and Gleostine?

Ergamisol contains Levamisole Hydrochloride, while Gleostine contains Lomustine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.