Ivermectin

Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication used to treat parasitic diseases. It is FDA approved for use in humans to treat a variety of parasitic infections including parasitic worms, hookworm and whipworm. Ivermectin may also be used as an effective treatment for a wide range of other conditions and as a treatment of onchocerciasis, intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis or river blindness.

Introduction

Generic name: Ivermectin (oral)

Drug class: Anthelmintics

Storage : Store below 30°C

Uses

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits

  • New Ivermectol 12 Tablet helps treat many parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes.

  • It works by paralyzing and killing the parasites causing the infection.

  • This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly.

  • However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Directions for use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. New Ivermectol 12 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

New Ivermectol 12 Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. This treats your infection.

Side effects

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Eye pain or redness, puffy eyes, problems with your vision

  • Severe skin rash, itching, or rash with pus

  • Confusion, change in your mental status, balance problems, trouble walking

  • Fever, swollen glands, stomach pain, joint pain, swelling in your hands or feet

  • Fast heart rate, trouble breathing

  • Loss of bladder or bowel control

  • Neck or back pain, seizure (convulsions)

  • A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common ivermectin side effects may include:

  • Headache, muscle aches

  • Dizziness

  • Nausea, diarrhea

  • Mild skin rash.

Warnings

  • You will need to have a stool exam after taking ivermectin to make sure the infection is gone. Some patients may need to take another dose of ivermectin to treat the infection.

  • Ivermectin may make you feel dizzy. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Be careful going up and down stairs.

What drugs will affect ivermectin?

Other drugs may interact with ivermectin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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