Ivermectin : Before Using - Stromectol, Mectizan

Ivermectin - Systemic

Brand Names

Stromectol, Mectizan Ivermectin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For ivermectin, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to ivermectin. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Ivermectin has not been studied in pregnant women and use of ivermectin is not recommended during pregnancy. Studies in pets given ivermectin have shown that ivermectin causes birth defects or other problems. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Ivermectin passes into breast milk. However, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adults and in child weighing 15 kilograms - kg - 33 pounds and over and there is no special info comparing use of ivermectin in child weighing less than 15 kg with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of ivermectin in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of ivermectin. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Bronchial asthma Ivermectin may make this problem worse.