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Ivermite Tablet Uses
Ivermite is an antiparasitic drug used to treat certain parasitic roundworm infections. It contains the active ingredient Ivermectin which helps in the treatment of threadworm infestation, river blindness disease, tropical eosinophilia, loiasis, and some other parasitic infections
Ivermite Tablet 6mg formula
Risks and warnings
Generally, Ivermite is well tolerated. However, you should know its risks and warnings so that you do not take it when the risk is greater than the benefit.
When your healthcare provider prescribes you any medication, they do so based on the risk versus benefit ratio. Therefore you should give a complete medication and medical history to your healthcare provider. In this way, you can avoid the adverse effects of certain medications.
The risks and warnings associated with Ivermite are:
Consult your doctor before taking Ivermite if you are pregnant
This medicine should not be used during lactation
Patients allergic to Ivermectin or any of the ingredients in Ivermite are advised not to use it.
How to use Ivermite Tablet 6mg?
- Take the tablet by mouth with a full glass of water on an empty stomach
- Avoid consuming caffeine when taking Ivermite
- Usually one tablet will be sufficient to treat your parasitic infection. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve
- Drink plenty of fluids when taking Ivermite
- Follow the instructions given by your doctor
Ivermite Side Effects
The common side effects of Ivermite are:
- Decreased blood pressure
- Mild ECG changes
- Swelling
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Increased body temperature
- Sleeplessness
- Drowsiness
- Vertigo
- Itching
- Rash
- Redness
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased eosinophils
- Decreased white blood cells
- Eye inflammation
- Muscular pain
- Tremor
- Weakness
- Blurred vision
- Mild conjunctivitis
- Cataracts
Drug Interactions
Ivermite can interact with the following drugs:
- Barbiturates like phenobarbital and butalbital
- Benzodiazepines like clonazepam and lorazepam
- Sodium oxybate (GHB)
- Valproic acid
Storage Conditions
- Store the medicine at room temperature
- Keep out of reach and sight of children
- Protect it from sunlight and moisture
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