| Indications: Primarily treats intestinal strongyloidiasis, onchocerciasis, and scabies. | |
| Adolescent Obesity: Approved for adolescents aged 12 years and older with an initial BMI at or above | |
| Dosage: Usually taken as a single dose or a series of doses with water on an empty stomach, but must | |
| Safety Warning: Never use ivermectin intended for animals (e.g., for heartworm). |
Ivermectin tablets are FDA-approved prescription antiparasitic medication used to treat infections caused by certain worms and parasites, including strongyloidiasis (threadworm) and onchocerciasis (river blindness). It works by paralyzing and killing parasites. It is also used off-label to treat scabies and head lice.