Ivermectin for sale

What is ivermectin?

Ivermectin oral tablet is available as the brand-name drug Stromectol. It is also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name drug.

Ivermectin is a prescription medication. It comes as an oral tablet, topical cream, and topical lotion.

Why it’s used

Ivermectin oral tablet is used to treat parasitic infections. These include parasitic infections of your intestines, skin, and eyes.

How it works

Ivermectin belongs to a class of drugs called anti-parasitic drugs. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These medications are often used to treat similar conditions.

Ivermectin oral tablet works by binding to parts inside the parasite. This eventually paralyzes and kills the parasite, or it prevents adult parasites from forming larvae for a period of time. This treats your infection.

Ivermectin side effects

Ivermectin oral tablet may cause drowsiness. It can also cause other side effects.

More common side effects

The side effects of this drug depend on the condition being treated.

The more common side effects of this drug when it’s used to treat intestinal infections include:

• tiredness
• loss of energy
• stomach pain
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• sleepiness or drowsiness
• itchiness

The more common side effects of this drug when it’s used to treat skin and eye infections include:

• joint pain and swelling
• swollen and tender lymph nodes
• itching
• rash
• fever
• eye problems

If these side effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:

• Pain in your neck and back
• Serious eye problems. Symptoms can include:
  • redness
  • bleeding
  • swelling
  • pain
  • loss of vision
• Shortness of breath
• Inability to control urination
• Inability to control bowel movements
• Trouble standing or walking
• Confusion
• Extreme tiredness
• Extreme drowsiness
• Seizures
• Coma
• Low blood pressure, especially when you get up after sitting or lying down. Symptoms can include:
  • lightheadedness
  • dizziness
  • fainting
• Severe skin reactions. Symptoms can include:
  • severe rash
  • redness
  • blistering skin
  • peeling skin
• Liver damage. Symptoms can include:
  • tiredness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • pain on the right side of your stomach
  • dark urine
  • yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes

Ivermectin may interact with other medications

Ivermectin oral tablet may interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs you are taking. An interaction occurs when a substance changes the way a medicine works. This can be harmful or prevent the medicine from working properly.

To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all your medications carefully. Be sure to tell your doctor about all medications, vitamins, or herbs you are taking. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find out how this medication may interact with something else you are taking.

Below are examples of drugs that may interact with ivermectin.

Ivermectin warnings

This drug comes with several warnings.

Allergy warning

Ivermectin can cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms can include:

• trouble breathing
• swelling of your throat or tongue
• skin rash

How to take ivermectin

All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:

• your age
• the condition being treated
• how severe your condition is
• other medical conditions you have
• how you react to the first dose

Drug forms and strengths

Generic: ivermectin

• Form: oral tablet
• Strength: 3 mg

Brand: Stromectol

• Form: oral tablet
• Strength: 3 mg

Dosage for parasite infection in the intestinal tract

Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years)

• Typical dosage: 200 mcg/kg of body weight taken as one dose. Most people won’t need more than one dose.

Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)

For children who weigh 33 pounds (15 kg) or more

• Typical dosage: 200 mcg/kg of body weight taken as one dose. Most children won’t need more than one dose.

For children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kg)

It has not been confirmed that this drug is safe and effective for use in these children.

Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older)

Your liver may not work as well as it used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of this drug can stay in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects.

Important considerations for taking ivermectin

Keep these considerations in mind if your doctor prescribes ivermectin for you.

General

• You should take this drug on an empty stomach. Take it with a full glass of water.
• Take this drug at the time recommended by your doctor.
• You can cut or crush the tablet.

Storage

• Store ivermectin at room temperature below 86°F (30°C).
• Don’t store this medication in moist or damp areas, such as bathrooms.