Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medicine used to treat several parasitic infections in humans. It works by disrupting nerve and muscle function in susceptible parasites, leading to their elimination.

Benefits:

• Treats strongyloidiasis
• Effective against onchocerciasis (river blindness)
• Used for certain scabies infections
• Treats some other parasitic worm and mite infestations

Off-Label Uses:

• Certain difficult-to-treat scabies cases
• Demodicosis in selected patients
• Some other parasitic infestations under specialist supervision

Potential Side Effects:

• Nausea or diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Headache