
Stromectol
Ivermectin tablets for strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. They paralyse and kill the parasites causing the infection.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Ivermectin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 3mg · 6mg · 12mg
Stromectol is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Stromectol depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Stromectol details
- Conditions
- Strongyloidiasis · Onchocerciasis
- Alternative names
- ivermectin
- Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
- Macrocyclic Lactone
- Known off-label uses
- scabies; lice
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to ivermectin
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- mild skin rash; pruritus; muscle pain
- Serious side effects
- Mazzotti reaction (in onchocerciasis), requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children weighing over fifteen kilograms and adults.
Patient summary
Ivermectin tablets for strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. They paralyse and kill the parasites causing the infection.
Mechanism of action
Binds selectively to glutamate-gated chloride channels in parasite nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and parasite death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in pregnancy unless benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Stromectol names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Ivermectin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.