Ivermectin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Stromectol, Mectizan
CategoryDescriptionIvermectin (eye-ver-MEK-tin) is used in the treatment
of certain worm infections. It is used to treat river blindness (onchocerciasis)
and a certain type of diarrhea (strongyloidiasis). It may also be used for
some other kinds of worm infections.
Ivermectin appears to work by paralyzing and then killing the offspring
of adult worms. It may also slow down the rate at which adult worms reproduce.
This results in fewer worms in the skin, blood, and eyes.
Ivermectin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Oral
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Tablets (U.S., Canada, Africa, Europe, and South America)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
Mectizan
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