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Ivermectin exerts its mode of action by binding to glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, leading to increased membrane permeability. This results in hyperpolarization, paralysis, and subsequent death of parasites, effectively combating various parasitic infections.

Anthelmintics

Ivermectin tablets can be used for various parasitic infections such as:

• Threadworm infestation
• River blindness disease
• Roundworm infestation
• Whipworm infestation
• Filariasis (also called elephantiasis)
• Tropical eosinophilia
• Loiasis

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Adult dose

The dose is usually 150 micrograms (mcg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight taken as a single dose. The treatment may be repeated every 3 to 12 months.

• Child dose

Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before a meal).

You should not use ivermectin if you are allergic to it.

Side effects may include:

• Mild pruritus (itchy skin)
• Feel giddiness
• Vomit sensation
• Pain in the abdomen
• Difficulty in passing stools
• Lethargy (feeling low or lack of energy)

To make sure ivermectin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

Please ask your doctor about any drug interactions and inform them of the medications you are already using.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.