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What is Ivermectin?
Ivermectin belongs to the Antiparasitic drug class used in the treatment of several parasite infections. Though it is not an approved medicine, you still need a proper prescription to purchase the medication. You either get Ivermectin offline from a chemist shop near you or order Ivermectin online via a ideenquartier online store in the form of oral tablets or cream (only for external use).
How to take Ivermectin?
Take Ivermectin as prescribed by your doctor and take care of all the necessary instructions and directions given on the prescription or medicine label. Please don’t use it more often than recommended and tell your doctor if you do not observe any improvement in your condition. It is best to avoid medical errors and try to be consistent throughout your treatment, and consult your doctor before discontinuing the medicine. Your medicine dosage will vary depending upon the fact what why you are taking Ivermectin.
Your doctor will initiate your treatment with the minimum possible dose of the medicine and gradually increase or decrease your dosage according to your health condition. To determine the best suitable dosages for you, your doctor should examine you thoroughly. Please note that your doctor will prescribe you a slightly different Ivermectin dosage if you have a weak immune system. Your doctor will recommend you Ivermectin tablets keeping the following factors in mind:
- Age and weight of the patient
- The medical condition of the patient
- Other health disorders the patient is suffering from
- How does the patient respond to the first dose of the medicine?
The following are the usual Ivermectin dosage that your doctor can prescribe you:
In the form of oral tablets
Dosage for treating parasite infection in the intestinal tract
- For older adults (65 years or above)
Certain internal organs of older adults might not work that well as they use to be; therefore, doctors should be extra careful while prescribing dosage for them.
- For adults (between 18 years to 64 years)
Ivermectin dosage for treating parasite infection in the intestine is dependent on the weight of the patient. The usual dose is 200 mcg of the medicine per kg once a day. In most cases, one dose is enough to treat the condition.
- For children (below 17 years and weighing more than 15 kgs)
The usual ivermectin dosage for treating children weighing more than 15 kgs is as same as for adults.
- For children (below 17 years and weighing less than 15 kgs)
Using Ivermectin for children weighing less than 15 kgs is not recommended.
Dosage for treating parasite infection in skin or eyes
- For older adults (65 years or above)
Certain internal organs of older adults might not work that well as they use to be; therefore, doctors should be extra careful while prescribing dosage for them.
- For adults (between 18 years to 64 years)
Ivermectin dosage for treating Parasite infection in the eyes is dependent on the weight of the patient. Your doctor can prescribe you 150 mcg of the medicine per kg once a day. You may also need regular follow-up from your doctor regarding medicine dosage.
- For children (below 17 years and weighing more than 15 kgs)
The usual dose is 150 mcg of the medicine per kg once a day. In most cases, one dose is enough to treat the condition.
- For children (below 17 years and weighing less than 15 kgs)
Using Ivermectin for children weighing less than 15 kgs is not recommended.
Please check the expiry date of the medicine while purchasing it. Store Ivermectin tablets appropriately at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture. Keep Ivermectin tablets out of the reach of the children; they may misuse them. After completing your treatment, talk to pharmacists or chemists near you regarding the proper disposal of leftover medicine.
What to know before taking Ivermectin?
Ivermectin is a prescription medicine; you should always consult your doctor before using it and ask your doctor about all the related risks and benefits.
You cannot take Ivermectin if you are allergic to it or its components or similar medicines or if you have certain health issues, as your doctor determines.
Your doctor will not recommend you Ivermectin if you have or ever had the following health disorder:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disorder
- Cancer
- HIV ADIS
- Any other health condition that adversely affects your immunity system
Health authorities have not approved Ivermectin to treat children weighing less than 15 kgs.
Breastfeeding might not be safe while using Ivermectin, and using it during pregnancy can harm your child and make the baby dependent on the drug.
Consult your doctor or call the Poison helpline if an overdose happens.
Please visit your doctor more frequently for routine medical checkups and always remember that taking Ivermectin is only a part of the treatment. Follow every advice from your doctor during the treatment.
What are the benefits of using Ivermectin?
Ivermectin is an effective treatment for treating several parasite infections such as:
- Head lice
- Scabies
- River blindness (onchocerciasis)
- Strongyloidiasis
- Trichuriasis
- Ascariasis
- Lymphatic filariasis
- Any other conditions as your doctor determine
What are the side effects of Ivermectin?
We advise you to keep your health a priority. Observe your body; you can experience certain common side effects after consuming Ivermectin, but you don’t need to worry about that as these side effects will recover by themselves after a while. Some common Ivermectin side effects include the following:
- Tiredness
- Loss of energy
- Pain in the stomach
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness or drowsiness
- Itchiness
- Swelling and pain in the joints
- Swelling and tenderness in lymph nodes
- Rashes
- Fever
- Problems in the eyes
Though these common side effects don’t need medical attention, you should consult your doctor if these side effects are not recovering or getting even worse. You should talk to your doctor and stop taking Ivermectin if you experience the following health issues:
- Pain in the neck and back
- Redness, swelling, pain in the eyes
- Bleeding from the eyes
- Loss of vision
- Breathlessness
- Difficulty in controlling urination and bowel movements
- Confusion or disorientation
- Trouble while standing and walking
- Extreme tiredness or weakness
- Seizures
- Coma
- Low blood pressure results in lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, or unconsciousness
- Severe rashes and redness on the skin
- Blistering or peeling skin
- Damaged liver resulting in tiredness, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the right side of your stomach, dark-colored urine, jaundice
- Any other severe allergic reaction to the medicine
How does Ivermectin work?
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medication that works through many mechanisms to kill all the targetted bacteria and parasites present inside the body. To ensure that Ivermectin is working well enough, you may need some stool tests done.
What to avoid while using Ivermectin?
Alcohol can interact with Ivermectin; avoid using it while using the medication. Please don’t take herbal products, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and other nutritional supplements simultaneously with Ivermectin.
Certain medicines can interact with Ivermectin, making the treatment less effective or increasing the risk of side effects. Tell your health expert about all the medications and therapies you are currently taking and avoid them if your doctor advised you to do that.
Please ensure that you are receiving the best quality of the medicine if you buy Ivermectin online.
Ask your doctor about all the necessary precautions that you should take while using the said medication.