Ivermectin: how to take it safely
Stromectol
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats river blindness, threadworm and scabies.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Take it on an empty stomach.
When to take it
Take it as a single dose, repeated as your doctor says.
Take it with
On an empty stomach, with water.
What to avoid
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless your doctor says so.
- Giving it to children under 15 kg without a doctor's advice.
- Alcohol.
Possible side effects
Itching, rash, dizziness, joint pain, fever.
Get help if
Severe rash, swelling, eye pain or vision changes, or confusion: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.