Description
IverToro ( Ivermectin) is an antiparasitic drug. After its discovery in 1975.its first uses were in veterinary medicine to prevent and treat heartworm and acariasis.Approved for human use in 1987, it is used to treat infestations including head lice, scabies, river blindness (onchocerciasis), strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, ascariasis and lymphatic filariasis.It works through many mechanisms to kill the targeted parasites, and can be taken by mouth, or applied to the skin for external infestations.It belongs to the avermectin family of medications. William Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for its discovery and applications. It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines,[ and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an antiparasitic agent. In 2021, it was the 341st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 100,000 prescriptions. It is available as a generic medicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation has been widely spread claiming that ivermectin is beneficial for treating and preventing COVID-19. Such claims are not backed by credible scientific evidence.Multiple major health organizations, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the European Medicines Agency, and the World Health Organization have stated that ivermectin is not authorized or approved to treat COVID-19. How should I use this medication? Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food. Do not take with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medication? •medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: •allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue •breathing problems •changes in vision •chest pain •confusion •eye pain, swelling, redness •fast, irregular heart rate •feeling dizzy, faint •fever •redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth •seizures •uncontrolled urination, bowel movements •unusual swelling •unusually weak or tired •constipation, diarrhea •headache •joint or muscle pain •loss of appetite •nausea, vomiting •stomach pain •tender glands in the neck, armpits, or groin •tremor Where should I keep my medication? Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Strength | 12 mg |
Pack Size | 10*10 Tablets |
Brand | Not specified |
Packaging Type | Box |
Composition | Not specified |
Form | Not specified |
Shelf Life | Not specified |
Usages | Not specified |
Country of Origin | Not specified |