Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Anthelmintic (antiparasitic)
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- Strongyloidiasis (threadworm)
- Onchocerciasis (river blindness)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Ivermectin (Stromectol) Drug Class
Ivermectin (eye-vehr-mek-tin) belongs to a group of drugs called anthelmintics or antiparasitic agents.
Ivermectin (Stromectol) Age Range
Ivermectin treatment is approved for use in adults and children who weigh 15 kg (33 lbs) or more.
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