Ivermectin - eye-ver-MEK-tin is using in the treat of certain worm infections. It is using to treat river blindness - onchocerciasis and a certain type of diarrhea - strongyloidiasis. It may also be using for some other kinds of worm infections.
Ivermectin appears to work by paralyzing and then killing the offspring of adult worms. It may also slow down the rate at which adult worms reproduce. This results in fewer worms in the skin, blood and eyes.
Ivermectin is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada