Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum vermifuge substance capable of paralyzing and eliminating various types of worms that cause problems such as onchocerciasis, elephantiasis, pediculosis, ascariasis, scabies or intestinal strongyloidiasis, for example.
This substance can be ingested by adults and children over 5 years of age and can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Ivermec, Plurimec, Levercitin or Revectin as tablets.
Price
The price of this substance can vary between 3 and 30 reais depending on the trade name of the medicine.
What is it for
Ivermectin is indicated for the treatment of intestinal strongyloidiasis, onchocerciasis, filariasis, scabies, commonly known as mange and also lice infestation.
How to use
This medication is usually used in a single dose, which varies according to the problem being treated and the person's weight:
Strongyloidiasis, filariasis, pylorus and scabies
| Weight (in kg) | No. tablets (6 mg) |
| 15 to 24 | ½ tablet |
| 25 to 35 | 1 tablet |
| 36-50 | 1 ½ tablet |
| 51-65 | 2 tablets |
| 66-79 | 2 ½ tablets |
| more than 80 | 200 mcg per kg |
Onchocerciasis
| Weight (in kg) | No. tablets (6 mg) |
| 15-25 | ½ tablet |
| 26 to 44 | 1 tablet |
| 45-64 | 1 ½ tablet |
| 65-84 | 2 tablets |
| more than 85 | 150 mcg per kg |
The medicine should be taken fasting and one hour before the first meal of the day. It should not be taken with medicines of the barbiturates, benzodiazepines or valproic acid class.
Main side effects
The most common side effects of using this medication include diarrhea, tiredness, belly pain, loss of epso, constipation and vomiting. In some cases, dizziness, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, and urticaria on the skin may also occur.
Who should not take
This medicine is contraindicated for pregnant women, women who are breast-feeding, children under 5 years or 15 kg, and patients with meningitis or asthma. In addition, it should also not be used in the case of people with allergy to ivermectin or any of the other ingredients of the formula.
