Stromectol (generic name: ivermectin; brand names include: Avermectin / Mectizan / Ivexterm) belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics / antiparasitic agents.

Stromectol is a broad-spectrum medicine and it is used for the treatment of many parasitic infections, including intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis, ascariasis, trichuriasis, and enterobiasis.

Stromectol can also be used in animals for the treatment of nematode worms and ectoparasites.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Stromectol exactly as directed.

The dosage varies according to the patient's weight and the type of infection.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Sromectol, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: ivermectin.