What is Ivermectin 12mg?
Ivermectin is an effective anti-parasite medicine to treat parasitic diseases. It is a prescription drug and comes in different forms including an oral tablet, a topical lotion as well as a topical cream.
This medicine treats strongyloidiasis and controls onchocerciasis. Ivermectin belongs to a class of drugs called anthelmintics. By killing the worms in your intestines, this medication treats strongyloidiasis. Ivermectin treats the problem of onchocerciasis by killing the developing worms.
Remember this drug will not kill the adult worms that are responsible for causing onchocerciasis. As a result, ivermectin is not able to cure such type of infection. You need to know that the ivermectin oral pill is available as the brand-name drug known as Stromectol.
The FDA has not approved ivermectin for treating the viral infection condition. Ivermectin 12mg is only safe for treating parasitic infections of your eyes, intestinal tract, and skin.
What is the working mechanism of Ivermectin 12mg?
Ivermectin oral tablet works by binding to different parts inside the parasite. This further kills off and paralyzes the parasites. It also stops the adult parasites from making larvae further. As a result, your infection is treated quickly.
How ivermectin 12mg should be used?
Ivermectin 12mg tablet should be taken by mouth with a glass of plain water without breaking or crushing it. To take this medicine the right way, make sure you read the instructions of your doctor carefully.
It is mainly taken on an empty stomach as a single dose. When taking ivermectin to treat medical conditions like onchocerciasis, the doctor might recommend additional doses 3, 6, or 12 months later in order to control your infection effectively.
Follow the directions mentioned on your prescription label and if there is any confusion then discuss it with the doctor once. It is important for you to take this pill exactly in the same way as prescribed by the doctor.
Do not take the tablet more or less or more often than recommended by the doctor. Taking this medicine more often will not treat your condition quickly, but instead cause serious side effects.
When taking Ivermectin for treating strongyloidiasis, the doctor will recommend you to have a stool exam almost three times during the first 3 months after the treatment to check whether your infection is cleared or not.
In case, the infection is not cleared then the doctor will prescribe you additional doses of Ivermectin 12mg tablet. Talk to your doctor, if you do not feel better after taking this medicine. Drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine to get the most benefit from Ivermectin.
What special precautions do you need to take before using Ivermectin 12mg?
Inform the doctor well in advance, if you are allergic to Ivermectin or any other ingredients present in this medicine. Even if you suffer from any allergies, tell your doctor beforehand.
It is necessary to inform the doctor about all other prescription & non-prescription medicines, herbal products, and nutritional supplements you use before starting the treatment with Ivermectin 12mg. Your doctor might change the doses of your medicine or monitor you for side effects carefully.
Tell the doctor about your medical history beforehand, especially about the conditions that affect your immune system like HIV, heart disease, liver disorder, and others. This will help the doctor to recommend the dosage of Ivermectin accordingly.
If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding women then tell your doctor. Call the doctor quickly, if you become pregnant during your treatment with Ivermectin 12mg.
Generally, this medicine is safe to take with little or no serious side effects. Ivermectin can make you feel dizzy or drowsy. You must rise slowly from sitting or lying down, to decrease the chance of feeling dizzy or feeling out. Intake of alcohol during the treatment might increase your risk of experiencing certain side effects of Ivermectin 12mg.
Without consulting the doctor, you must not recommend this medicine to another person even if he/she suffers from similar symptoms like yours.
Ivermectin drug interactions
Ivermectin oral pill might interact with other medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements you take. An interaction happens when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be further harmful or prevent the medication to work well.
Some of the drug interactions of Ivermectin include:
• Aspir 81
• Benadryl
• Claritin
• Mucinex
• Tylenol
• Zyrtec
Make sure you discuss all the medicines and herbal supplements with your doctor beforehand to avoid drug interaction.
Side effects of Ivermectin 12mg
In case, you have signs of an allergic reaction to Ivermectin 12mg such as swelling of your face, hives, or difficulty in breathing then meet the doctor. However, some of the mild side effects of this medicine are also reduced when your body adjusts to Ivermectin.
There are several people who do not experience any serious side effects of this pill. Following the recommendation of your doctor for the prescribed dosage can save you from experiencing severe side effects.
Some of the side effects of Ivermectin 12mg include:
• Headache
• Mild skin rash
• Muscle aches
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Eye pain or redness
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Confusion and changes in mental status
Get emergency medical help, if any of these side effects continue or become worse with time.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is ivermectin 12mg safe for human use?
When ivermectin is taken as directed by the doctor, it is completely safe for human use.
Can you take ivermectin for the treatment of Covid-19?
It is suggested to consult the doctor once because Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any form of Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19.
What if you forget to take a dose of Ivermectin 12mg?
In case, you forget to take a dose of this medicine then take it the moment you remember. But if it is almost the time for the next prescribed dose then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose.
