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💊 Ivermectin Tablet 12 mg
🌿 Nature / Drug Class:
- Ivermectin – A broad-spectrum antiparasitic medicine
- Drug class: Avermectins
- Works by paralyzing and killing parasites
🎯 Purpose / Indications:
Used to treat or control various parasitic infections, including:
- Intestinal worms (e.g., Strongyloides stercoralis)
- Scabies (especially resistant or widespread cases)
- Head lice (oral form when topical fails)
- Onchocerciasis (river blindness – rare in India)
- Filariasis (as part of public health programs)
- Off-label uses in some skin and systemic conditions (only under doctor’s supervision)
✅ Advantages:
- High-dose (12 mg) form suitable for:
- Heavier body weight
- More severe infections
- Repeat dosing schedules
- Single or short-course dosing — convenient treatment
- Safe when used under proper medical guidance
📦 Common Packaging:
- 12 mg tablets
- Typically packed in strips of 1, 2, 4, or 10 tablets
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions:
- Take with water on an empty stomach, or as directed
- Dosage is weight-based and depends on the type of infection
- Not for:
- Children under 15 kg body weight
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women (unless specifically advised)
- Patients with severe liver disease
🧠 Possible Side Effects:
- Usually mild:
- Dizziness, nausea, stomach upset, fatigue
- Occasionally:
- Skin rash, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes (especially when parasites die)
- Headache or temporary changes in vision
🧊 Storage:
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Protect from moisture and light
- Keep out of reach of children