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Domagk Smith Labs Pvt Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Ivermectin (12mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Ivermect 12mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It is used to treat parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes.
Your doctor will explain how to take Ivermect 12mg Tablet and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you take it correctly. Generally, it is taken on an empty stomach. You usually need to take it only once to get rid of your infection. However, if you do not feel better after taking it, talk to your doctor. To get the most benefit from the medicine, drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine when taking this medication.
This medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. Your doctor may get stool and blood tests after taking the medication to see if you have gotten rid of the infection. Remember before taking it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Ivermect Tablet
- Treatment of Parasitic infections
Benefits of Ivermect Tablet
In Treatment of Parasitic infections
Ivermect 12mg Tablet helps treat many parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes. It works by paralyzing and killing the parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Ivermect Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ivermect
- Dizziness
- Itching
- Peripheral edema
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Swelling of lymph nodes
- Synovitis
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Facial swelling
- Fast heart rate
- Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
- Increased hemoglobin
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Decreased white blood cell count
How to use Ivermect Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ivermect 12mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Ivermect Tablet works
Ivermect 12mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. This treats your infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ivermect 12mg Tablet.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ivermect 12mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ivermect 12mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Ivermect 12mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ivermect 12mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ivermect 12mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ivermect Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ivermect 12mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Ivermect 12mg Tablet helps treat parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes.
- Take it on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.
- You usually need to take it only once to get rid of your infection. However, if you don't feel better after taking it, talk to your doctor.
- Drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine when taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get stool and blood tests after taking the medication to see if you have gotten rid of the infection.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Macrocyclic Lactone Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Ectoparasiticides
Patient concerns
Approx 2inches parasitic worm came in stool
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Please consult skin specialist.This is Ashish can we do to hand foot mouth syndrome or some allergic skin manifestations or sometimes some parasitic skin infectionsThese can be due to many reasons few of them are hand foot mouth syndrome allergic skin reactions and parasitic infection of skinIf child is comfortable then no need to worry.Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.
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FAQs
Q. What is Ivermect 12mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Ivermect 12mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as ectoparasiticides. It helps to treat many types of parasite infections, including head lice, scabies, river blindness (onchocerciasis), certain types of diarrhea (strongyloidiasis) and some other worm infections. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin for external infestations.
Q. Is Ivermect 12mg Tablet effective?
Ivermect 12mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. It is important to complete the full course of treatment. Stopping the use of Ivermect 12mg Tablet may cause the symptoms to return or even worsen.
Q. Is Ivermect 12mg Tablet available over the counter?
No, Ivermect 12mg Tablet is not available over the counter. It can only be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not self-medicate to avoid any side effects. Take it only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to get the maximum benefit of Ivermect 12mg Tablet.
Q. How does Ivermect 12mg Tablet work?
Ivermect 12mg Tablet works by first paralyzing and then later killing the infection-causing organisms. This also helps in slowing down the multiplication rate of the causative organisms, thereby accelerating the healing process. This whole process helps in treating the infection.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Ivermect 12mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Ivermect 12mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is Ivermect 12mg Tablet safe?
Ivermect 12mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
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McCarthy J, Loukas A, Hotez PJ. Chemotherapy of Helminth Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1454-56.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 752-53.
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Name: Domagk Smith Labs Pvt Ltd
Address: flot no. 31/36, near salwan public school, old rajinder nagar, new delhi-110060, delhi, india
Country of origin: India
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