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How to Take Ivermectin and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, as a single dose on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

It is administered as a single oral dose therapy.
Strongyloidiasis- The recommended dose is 200mcg/kg/ body weight.
Onchocerciasis - The recommended dose is 150mcg/kg body weight.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in ivermectin

Drug Name : Ivermectin

Ivermectin is an anthelminthic drug used to treat certain parasitic infections like Strongyloidiasis and Onchocerciasis.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Ivermectin

India :

Ectin | Bandy Plus (200mg/1.5mg/5mL) | Scavista Dt (3mg) | Zlimetin | Ivermectol (12 mg) | Scaberase -I | Scavista (12mg) | Scabitol | Ivecop (12 mg) | Ivermect (6mg)

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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