Ivermectin

Prescription Ivermectin Drug Information

Ivermectin may make you feel dizzy. You should not use ivermectin if you are allergic to it. To make sure ivermectin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver or kidney disease; or cancer, HIV or AIDS, or other conditions that can weaken your immune system. It is not known whether 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 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. 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: 15 mg orally one time 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.