Ivermite Tablets 6mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Tablets) Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Ivermectin
Used For
Parasitic Infection
How it works
It belongs to a group of medicines called an anthelmintic, these are medicines which bind to the nerve and muscle cells of parasites, resulting in their death.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults & Children : 15kg or above body weight : Strongloidiasis : 200mcg/kg as a single dose; follow up stool examinations. Onchocerciasis : 150mcg/kg as a single dose; re-treatment may be required every 3-12mnth until the adult worms die. OR A s directed by your physician.
Side Effects
Allergic reactions If you have an allergic reaction see a doctor straight away. The signs may include: • Sudden fever • sudden skin reactions (such as rash or itching) or other serious skin reactions • difficulty breathing. See a doctor straight away if you notice any of the side effects above. Other side effects: • Liver disease (acute hepatitis). • Changes in some laboratory tests (increase of liver enzymes, increase of bilirubin in blood, increase of eosinophils). • Blood in urine.
Drug Interactions
• Diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) (a medicine used in the treatment of lymphatic filariasis) • Warfarin (a medicine used to prevent blood clots) .
Indication
It is an antiparasitic medicine used to treat the following infection: • Treatment of intestinal strongyloidiasis. • Treatment of parasites in the blood or tissue caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. • Treatment of human scabies after prior treatment has failed.
When not to Use
Do not take if: • You have an allergy to or any of the ingredients listed • The packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering • The expiry date on the pack has passed. If you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work.
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