Ivermectin (Stromectol)
We regard ivermectin as a core medication in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, and these pages contain the scientific rationale for our recommendation of the use of ivermectin in COVID-19. For comprehensive information on ivermectin please refer to our Review of the Emerging Evidence Supporting the Use of Ivermectin in the Prophylaxis and Treatment of COVID-19 and the included references.
Product Description
Generic Equivalent To Stromectol
What is this medicine?
IVERMECTIN is an anti-infective. It is used to treat infections of some parasites.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- asthma
- liver disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to ivermectin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
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 medicine?
- medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
See your doctor or health care professional for a follow-up visit as directed. You will need to have tests done to check that the infection is cleared. You may need retreatment. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Practice good hygiene to prevent infection of others. Wash your hands, scrub your fingernails and shower often. Every day change and launder linens and undergarments. Scrub toilets often and keep floors clean.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
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 heartrate
- 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
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- constipation, diarrhea
- headache
- joint or muscle pain
- loss of appetite
- nausea, vomiting
- stomach pain
- tender glands in the neck, armpits, or groin
- tremor
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
Where should I keep my medicine?
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.
Additional information
| Known as | Stromectol |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Lee |
| Brand(s) | Iverjohn, Ivermectol |
| Disease(s) | worm infections |
10 reviews for Ivermectin (Stromectol)
Joshua K. Warner –
I contracted scabies at work, I tried the Elimite. It works, but I was naïve to reinfection so I asked my doctor for Stromectol, they agreed. Two 6-pill doses. I mistakenly took mine both only 4 days apart. I posted in the Elimite section on this site for a more complete description of my experience. Basically, I learned the Elimite does work, but reinfection has to be monitored so extremely closely, that it gives the impression Elimite isn’t effective. Stromectol helps immensely, hugely. Because, between Elimite treatments, bugs that bite (actually its a burrow-nest-egg laying, not so much a “bite”) will die. If you take Stromectol and use Elimite on the same night, then any bug that bites, any continuation is a reinfection bug coming from: your wallet, keys, car seat, seat belt, sheets, towels, packpacks, belts, shoes, toilet seat, work computer, TV remote, edge of bed, etc. Once you get wise to reinfection, then the Stromectol can really do its thing. It’s a blessing, because every bug “biting” between Elimite treatments have been stopped by the Stromectol residual in the skin. That”s why they don’t form tracks, just one bite then death. It’s great stuff but only part of what’s needed to get rid of scabies.
Milton P. Compton –
Somehow I was infected by ichneumon wasp larvae. Eggs laid under the skin would congregate on blood vessels, turn into white, worm like larvae, and eventually erupt from the skin as wasps. I get reinfected, so am placed on full dose, 3x a year. Stromectol keeps them under control. If you have an insect information, don’t let doctors blow you off with “delusions of parasitism” diagnoses. Find another doctor. Show any visible objects under the skin to doctor, family. and friends. Don’t let
Omar Y. Schendel –
To anyone losing there ever loving mind scratching themselves sinceless and pulling your hair out from lack of sleep do this…. tell your doctor you want hydrocortizone pills!!!!!!!! this will instantly stop itching soon as the pill desolves, break it down to a powder if neccasay. And then take the ivermectim as sheduled and you should be good, but the hyrdo pill will help immencly. I absolutley hate how doctors are paid to give yo drugs that dont work so whatever company can make some money at the expense of a completely misserable person, makes me sick
Mark E. Turner –
I ended up getting mites (mange) from a puppy I bought from a breeder. The dog mites cannot live on humans, but as long as your dog has them, they can affect you, and they did. I was prescribed this drug, and I took the first dose and broke out in hives. Since the drug lasts for days, I had hives for several days. I didn’t take the second dose. However, now, when I go out in the sun, I break out in hives. I never had this problem before. If I wear sunscreen, I don’t break out. The Stromectol is the only medicine I’ve taken except I regularly take birth control, but have been on the same birth control brand for many years, and as I said, this only started happening last year after I took the Stromectol. Has anyone else had a reaction like this? I have an appointment with a dermatologist in a couple months (that was as early as they could take me). The hives only appear on areas not regularly exposed to the sun, like my face and forearms do not get hives, but my shoulders, upper arms, neck, legs, back, and stomach will. Please help!
Linda D. Brown –
I was given Lice treatment creme for my scabies. I was still itching after a few applied lotions1%. I had to beg my dr. to given Stromectol to me. I am on my second dose.I hope it works cause my dr. refuses to give me any oral meds for this. She only prescribes 1% lice treatment lotions to treat scabies.
Marketta D. Smith –
I took this medication after five rounds of permethrin cream each 7 days apart. The cream did not work because if you missed a single small part on your body the treatment failed. I was prescribed 5 3mg tablets of stromectol taken on an empty stomach before bed, then repeat in 5 days. I had to beg my doctor for this treatment. Its now been one week since the second dose and almost all itching is gone and I can sleep again. It took three months and 3 different doctors to come up with the diagnosis of scabies. This should have been a first line treatment. After about 5 months I finally got relief thanks to stromectol.
Mary F. McMurtry –
I took this medication four days ago, after two rounds of cream traeatments two weeks apart. After the cream treatments, I had about a week of relief, then the itching/sores returned worse than before the treatment. I had to ask my doctor about this oral medication. He said that I would only take it once, then he would send me to a dermatologist if not better. So far, so good…much better than before. Today, I seem to have a HORRIBLE bitter, metallic (almost chemical) taste in my mouth. My saliva seems to taste almost like poison at times. Has amyone else experience anything like this when tbey have taken it?
Carolyn V. Norton –
This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
Andrew T. Lee –
I have been diagnosed with lymphatic filariasis which is uncommon in the US. I recently completed 30 days of 3mg X 2 daily regimen. It has caused itching and pain but after treatment, there is significant relief. I have had to be retreated with Stomectol over the past two years. My doctors have informed me that I will have to have bi-annual dosages which is in accordance with the CDC guidelines.
Tiffany K. Castaneda –
After full blown lesions, and almost dying in 2008, both Albenza and Ivermectin along with eight week intervals of doxycycline have saved my life. Elephantiasis is not something you see in the Americas so the journey has been difficult. Just completed 3mg X 2 for one month w/o adverse affects on Strombectol. Toxicity is relatively low and reduces parasite load in the skin, and also systemically. My case is rare and the parasite is in my heart and lungs causing severe pain. Eight months of interval treatment with antibiotics, and Strombectol, have saved my life. Blood pressure was high during the die off but has returned to normal at present. However, the current doctor wants to send me to the University of Louisville (a microbiologist within) and doesn’t want to continue my Strombectol medication and Doxycycline. Both doctors I’ve seen in two states, KY and FL are from India and Grenada. They are trained to deal with neglected tropical diseases according to WHO guidelines and the CDC. Recommend to those suffering with parasitic infections to seek doctors knowledgeable in field. Stombectol causes pain on parasites that die in your body and should be monitored by a physician. Strombectol is not totally effective in severe cases like mine but helps in reducing parasite load with long term intermittent therapy. Sub-clinical destruction of the lymphatic system is causing disease progression. Strombectol has slowed this process down.