Stromectol
Ivermectin tablets for strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. They paralyse and kill the parasites causing the infection.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Ivermectin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 3mg · 6mg · 12mg
This listing uses Stromectol as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Stromectol vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Stromectol details
- Conditions
- Strongyloidiasis · Onchocerciasis
- Alternative names
- ivermectin
- Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
- Macrocyclic Lactone
- Known off-label uses
- scabies; lice
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to ivermectin
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- mild skin rash; pruritus; muscle pain
- Serious side effects
- Mazzotti reaction (in onchocerciasis), requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children weighing over fifteen kilograms and adults.
Patient summary
Ivermectin tablets for strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. They paralyse and kill the parasites causing the infection.
Mechanism of action
Binds selectively to glutamate-gated chloride channels in parasite nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and parasite death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in pregnancy unless benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Stromectol is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ivermectin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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