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Onchocerciasis

Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a skin and eye disease caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus. It is spread through the bites of infected blackflies.

Stromectol

Ivermectin

3mg · 6mg · 12mg

Ivermectin tablets for strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. They paralyse and kill the parasites causing the infection.

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Key points

  • People living in or visiting tropical regions with blackfly populations are most at risk of onchocerciasis.
  • Antiparasitic treatment can reduce the parasite load, and early care may help prevent eye damage.

Medicines listed for Onchocerciasis

The listed product contains ivermectin, an antiparasitic ingredient used for onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness. Ivermectin is the active substance in Stromectol, available as a tablet in strengths of 3 mg, 6 mg and 12 mg.

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