Ivermectin

💊 Ivermectin 12 mg Tablet – Overview

• Generic Name: Ivermectin

• Strength: 12 mg per tablet

• Drug Class: Antiparasitic (Anthelmintic)

• Prescription Required: ✅ Yes

• Route of Administration: Oral (by mouth)

Ivermectin 12 mg is a higher-strength antiparasitic medication used to treat various worm infections, scabies, and lice infestations in humans.

• Generic Name: Ivermectin

• Strength: 12 mg per tablet

• Drug Class: Antiparasitic (Anthelmintic)

• Prescription Required: ✅ Yes

• Route of Administration: Oral (by mouth)

Ivermectin 12 mg is a higher-strength antiparasitic medication used to treat various worm infections, scabies, and lice infestations in humans.

⚙️ Mechanism of Action

Ivermectin works by:

1. Binding to glutamate-gated chloride channels in nerve and muscle cells of parasites.

2. This increases chloride ion flow → causes paralysis and death of the parasite.

3. It selectively targets parasites — it does not affect human nerve or muscle cells at normal doses.

⏰ How to Take

• Take the tablet on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.

• Usually given as a single dose, but some infections need repeat doses after 7–14 days.

• Avoid alcohol during treatment.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember (if prescribed in multiple doses).

• Take the tablet on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.

• Usually given as a single dose, but some infections need repeat doses after 7–14 days.

• Avoid alcohol during treatment.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember (if prescribed in multiple doses).

⚠️ Side Effects

Common Side Effect

• Headache

• Nausea, diarrhea

• Muscle or joint pain
• Itching or rash
• Swelling or fever (in onchocerciasis)

Uncommon / Serious Side Effect

• Dizziness or fainting

• Low blood pressure
• Liver enzyme elevation
• Severe allergic reaction (rare)
• Mazzotti reaction due to parasite die-off

🚫 Contraindications & Precautions

Avoid or use only under medical supervision if:

• Child under 15 kg body weight or under 5 years old

• Pregnant or breastfeeding (consult your doctor)

• Liver disease or severe illness

• Allergic to ivermectin

🔄 Drug Interactions

• Warfarin – may increase bleeding risk

• Other CNS depressants – may cause dizziness

• Certain antifungal or antibiotic drugs – affect metabolism

🧴 Storage

• Store at room temperature (below 30 °C)

• Keep away from moisture, heat, and light

• Keep out of reach of children