Vermectin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ivermectin

Indications/Uses

Strongyloidiasis (Strongyloides stercoralis).

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 200 mcg/kg as a single dose, body wt 66-79 kg 2 ½ tab, 51-65 kg 2 tab, 36-50 kg 1½ tab, 25-35 kg 1 tab, 15-24 kg ½ tab.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Dyspnea, urinary &/or fecal incontinence, confusion, stupor, lethargy, seizures, coma, asthenia/fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, somnolence, dizziness, tremor, rash, pruritus, urticaria, tachycardia, postural hypotension.

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Drug Interactions

Diazepam. Amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, quinidine, ritonavir, tamoxifen, verapamil, amprenavir, clotrimazole, phenothiazine, rifampicin, St. John's wort, alcohol.

MIMS Class

Anthelmintics

ATC Classification

P02CF01 - ivermectin ; Belongs to the class of avermectine agents. Used as antinematodal.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Vermectin tab 6 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 6's

Vermectin

ivermectin

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma