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Ivermectin
By: Road2HardCoreIron Date: October 29, 2023, 10:59 am
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Ivermectin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
Ivermectin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing
baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Ivermectin should not be given to a child who weighs less than
33 pounds (15 kg).
Ivermectin pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)
How should I take ivermectin?
Never take ivermectin in larger amounts, or for longer than
recommended by your doctor. Follow all directions on your
prescription label.
Take ivermectin on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2
hours after a meal.
Ivermectin is usually given as a single dose. Take this medicine
with a full glass of water.
To effectively treat your infection, you may need to take
ivermectin again several months to a year after your first dose.
If you have a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using
certain medicine), you may need to take more than one dose of
ivermectin. Some people who have a weak immune system need to
take this medicine on a regular basis. Follow your doctor's
instructions.
To make sure this medicine is working, you may need to provide
frequent stool samples.
Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose of Ivermectin for Onchocerciasis:
0.15 mg/kg orally once every 12 months
Patients with heavy ocular infection may require retreatment
every 6 months. Retreatment may be considered at intervals as
short as 3 months.
Dosage guidelines based on body weight:
15 to 25 kg: 3 mg orally one time
26 to 44 kg: 6 mg orally one time
45 to 64 kg: 9 mg orally one time
65 to 84 kg: 12 mg orally one time
85 kg or more: 0.15 mg/kg orally one time
Usual Adult Dose for Strongyloidiasis:
0.2 mg/kg orally once
In immunocompromised (including HIV) patients, the treatment of
strongyloidiasis may be refractory requiring repeated treatment
(i.e., every 2 weeks) and suppressive therapy (i.e., once a
month), although well-controlled studies are not available. Cure
may not be achievable in these patients.
Dosage guidelines based on body weight:
15 to 24 kg: 3 mg orally one time
25 to 35 kg: 6 mg orally one time
36 to 50 kg: 9 mg orally one time
51 to 65 kg: 12 mg orally one time
66 to 79 kg: 15 mg orally one time
80 kg or more: 0.2 mg/kg orally one time
Usual Adult Dose for Ascariasis:
0.2 mg/kg orally once
Usual Adult Dose for Cutaneous Larva Migrans:
0.2 mg/kg orally once
Usual Adult Dose for Filariasis:
0.2 mg/kg orally once
Study (n=26,000)
Mass treatment in Papua, New Guinea:
Bancroftian filariasis: 0.4 mg/kg orally once yearly (with a
single annual dose of diethylcarbamazine 6 mg/kg), for 4 to 6
years
Usual Adult Dose for Scabies:
0.2 mg/kg orally once, and repeated in 2 weeks
Ivermectin therapy may be combined with a topical scabicide.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Filariasis:
Study (n=26,000)
Mass treatment in Papua, New Guinea:
Bancroftian filariasis:
5 years or older: 0.4 mg/kg orally once yearly (with a single
annual dose of diethylcarbamazine 6 mg/kg), for 4 to 6 years
Detailed Ivermectin dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since ivermectin is usually given in a single dose, you may not
be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, take the
missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it
is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
What to avoid
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of
ivermectin.
Ivermectin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic
reaction to ivermectin: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of
your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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); or
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
Common ivermectin side effects may include:
headache, muscle aches;
dizziness;
nausea, diarrhea; or
mild skin rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may
occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Ivermectin side effects (more detail)
What other 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.
Ivermectin drug interactions (more detail)
Popular FAQ
Is ivermectin safe for humans, and what is it used for?
When taken as directed, ivermectin is safe for humans to use.
The tablets are taken by mouth to treat intestinal
strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis, two tropical infections
caused by parasitic worms. Topical ivermectin is approved to
treat head lice and rosacea.
Is Ivermectin FDA approved as a Covid Treatment?
No, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any
form of ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19. To date, no data
has shown it to be effective for treating or preventing
COVID-19. The forms that are available for human use are
approved to treat infections caused by parasitic worms or for
rosacea.
Self-medicating with large doses of ivermectin can cause:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Low blood pressure
Allergic reactions
Dizziness
Balance problems
Seizures
Coma
Death
Should you drink Ivermectin for Covid treatment?
No. Many people have gotten very sick and had to be hospitalized
after taking forms of ivermectin that are only approved for use
in animals. Animal ivermectin products are very different from
those approved for humans. Taking animal ivermectin for the
prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in people is dangerous.
Is ivermectin an over-the-counter (OTC) drug?
Sklice lotion, which is a form of ivermectin approved to treat
head lice, is available OTC. Other forms and dosages of
ivermectin for human use require a prescription from your health
care provider.
Who makes Ivermectin?
Ivermectin is a generic medication made by several different
manufacturers. It also comes under the brand name Stromectol,
which is made by Merck Sharp & Dohme Co.
Does ivermectin cause infertility?
Ivermectin is not known to cause infertility, and it is not
stated as a side effect on the FDA label. In September 2021,
misinformation was spread online about ivermectin causing male
infertility. It was based on a very small flawed 2002 study
mentioned in a 2011 study. Animal studies with rats given 3
times the maximum recommended human dose of 200 mcg/kg did not
show any adverse effects related to fertility.
More FAQ
Can Ivermectin be used to treat COVID-19?
How long does it take for ivermectin to kill head lice?
How long does it take for Sklice (ivermectin) to kill head lice?
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