Treats infections caused by roundworms, threadworms, and other parasites. Belongs to a class of drugs called anthelmintics
Brand Names:
Stromectol
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ivermectin
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often.
Take the tablet with water.
Usually, you will need only one dose of the medicine to treat your infection.
However, patients with immune system disorders, such as those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, may need to use a dose every 2 weeks for several weeks to treat the infection. Some patients may need to use the medicine every month to keep the infection from coming back.
If a dose is missed:
If you are using the medicine regularly, and miss your dose, call your doctor for instructions.
Storage:
Store the tablets at room temperature, away from heat, direct light, and moisture.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before using this medicine.
If you are being treated for an intestinal infection from threadworms, you will need to have your bowel movements tested to make sure that the infection is gone. It is very important that you have these tests done as often as your doctor orders.
If you are being treated for river blindness (onchocerciasis), you may need retreatment and surgery to kill the adult parasite. You will need to see your doctor for follow up care.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Intense itching, or severe rash or hives
Joint pain, or swelling or tenderness under your arms, in your neck, or around your groin
