Although ivermectin is mostly used to treat onchocerciasis in humans, it may also be useful in treating other worm infestations, including enterobiasis, trichuriasis, strongyloidiasis, and ascariasis. It can be used topically to treat an infestation of head lice.
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medication licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that is used to treat scabies, helminthiases, and onchocerciasis, among other neglected tropical illnesses. Ivermectin has been used extensively for various reasons and is usually well tolerated.
Minor side effects include:
Significant side effects include:
When using Ivermectin with alcohol, avoid it. This drug's blood content rises when alcohol is consumed. This might progressively intensify any negative consequences. Additionally, ivermectin affects how medications like oxcarbazepine and warfarin work.