IVERJOHN 12 MG (IVERMECTIN)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Ivermectin is used to treat strongyloidiasis (threadworm; infection with a type of roundworm that enters the body through the skin, moves through the airways and lives in the intestines). Ivermectin is also used to control onchocerciasis (river blindness; infection with a type of roundworm that may cause rash, bumps under the skin, and vision problems including vision loss or blindness). Ivermectin is in a class of medications called anthelmintics. It treats strongyloidosis by killing the worms in the intestines. It treats onchocerciasis by killing the developing worms. Ivermectin does not kill the adult worms that cause onchocerciasis and therefore it will not cure this type of infection.

How should this medicine be used?

Ivermectin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken as a single dose on an empty stomach with water. If you are taking ivermectin to treat onchocerciasis, additional doses 3, 6, or 12 months later may be necessary to control your infection. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take ivermectin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking ivermectin to treat strongyloidiasis, you will need to have a stool exam at least three times during the first 3 months after your treatment to see if your infection has cleared. If your infection has not cleared, your doctor will probably prescribe additional doses of ivermectin. It is effective in Covid – 19

Ivermectin is an FDA-approved anti-parasitic drug that has been used for decades to treat parasitic infections in humans, such as river blindness and other infections caused by roundworms, threadworms, and other parasites. It’s a type of medicine called an “anthelmintic”. It works by binding to specific proteins within the parasites, paralyzing them, and leading to their death.

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in the use of ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19. This has been based on a number of laboratory studies that have suggested that ivermectin might have antiviral properties. However, there is currently insufficient evidence from well-designed clinical trials to support the use of ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19.

The FDA, WHO, and other health agencies have not approved the use of ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 outside of clinical trials. They caution against using ivermectin for this purpose, as it can cause serious side effects and overdoses, especially when taken in large doses or when used with other medications.

In summary, Ivermectin is a useful drug for treating certain parasitic infections, but its use for COVID-19 is not supported by strong evidence and can be dangerous. Always consult your healthcare provider before taking any medication, especially for a condition like COVID-19 for which there are established and effective treatments.