IVERMECTIN

Indications & Dose:

• BY MOUTH

Strongyloidiasis:

Adult and Child > 15 kg 

PO 3 mg (15-24 kg), 6mg (25-35 kg), 9mg (36-50kg), 12mg (51-65kg), 15mg (66-79 kg), 200ug/kg (>80kg)

Onchocerciasis:

• BY MOUTH

PO 3 mg (15-24 kg), 6mg (25-35 kg), 9mg (36-50 kg), 12mg (51-65 kg), 15mg (66-79 kg), 150 ug/kg (>80kg)

Ascariasis:

• BY MOUTH

PO 50-200 ug/kg

Enterobiasis:

• BY MOUTH

PO 50-200 ug/kg

Trichuriasis:

• BY MOUTH

PO 200ug/kg qd X 2 days

Scabies:

• BY MOUTH

TOP 0.8% solution applied to entire body; PO 12mg

Contraindications:

Side Effects:

CNS: Dizziness, somnolence, tremor, vertigo

GI: Anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, increased transaminase levels, nausea 

HEME: Leukopenia

SKIN: Pruritus, rash, urticaria

MISC.: Fatigue 

Cautions:

Precautions:

 Rapid killing of microfilariae may induce systemic or ocular inflammatory response (Mazzotti reaction) 

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Pregnancy category C; excreted in breast milk in low concentrations 

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: