Stromectol (generic: ivermectin) is a prescription medication used to treat threadworm and river blindness. These are infections caused by certain roundworms that enter the body through the skin. Stromectol belongs to a group of drugs called anthelmintics, which kill certain types of parasitic worms.
Stromectol comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth as a single dose.
Common side effects of Stromectol include itching, nausea, and diarrhea. Stromectol can also cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Stromectol affects you.
Before taking Stromectol, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:
- are allergic to Stromectol or any of its ingredients
- have ever had African Sleeping Sickness
- have had any condition that affects your immune system, such as HIV
- have had meningitis
- are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant
- are breastfeeding or plan on breastfeeding
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Stromectol is available as 3 mg tablets.
Active ingredient: ivermectin
Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, butylated hydroxyanisole, and citric acid powder (anhydrous)
- Store at temperatures below 30°C (86°F).
- Keep out of reach of children.
No Stromectol interactions have been identified. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all drug interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.
If you take too much Stromectol, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.
Serious side effects have been reported with Stromectol including the following:
- swelling of the eyes, face, hands, feet, ankles and lower legs
- painful or swollen glands of the groin, armpit or neck
- rash, fever, or blistering or peeling of the skin
- rapid heartbeat
Stromectol can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Stromectol affects you.
Do not take Stromectol if you are allergic to ivermectin or any of Stromectol’s ingredients.
Serious side effects have been reported with Stromectol. See the “Drug Precautions” section.
Common side effects of Stromectol include the following:
- loss of appetite
- dizziness
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- sleepiness
- itchiness
This is not a complete list of Stromectol side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy.
Five categories- A,B,C D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Stromectol falls into category C. In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Stromectol has been detected in human breast milk. Because of the possibility for adverse reactions in nursing infants from Stromectol, a choice should be made whether to stop nursing or to stop use of this medication. The importance of the drug to the mother should be considered.
Take Stromectol exactly as prescribed.
Stromectol comes in tablet form and is usually given as a single dose.
Take with water on and on an empty stomach.
Medications can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of Stromectol, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving this medication.
Stromectol is a prescription medication used to treat strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. These are infections caused by certain types of roundworms.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Take Stromectol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The recommended dose of Stromectol for the treatment of strongyloidiasis is dependent on body weight:
- If you weigh 15-24 kg, the recommended dose is 1 tablet as a single dose.
- If you weigh 25-35 kg, the recommended dose is 2 tablets as a single dose.
- If you weigh 36-50 kg, the recommended dose is 3 tablets as a single dose.
- If you weigh 51-65 kg, the recommended dose is 4 tablets as a single dose.
- If you weigh 66-79 kg, the recommended dose is 5 tablets as a single dose.
- If you weigh 80 kg or greater, the recommended dose is 200 mcg/kg as a single dose.
The recommended dose of Stromectol for the treatment of onchocerciasis is dependent on body weight:
- If you weigh 15-25 kg, the recommended dose is 1 tablet as a single dose.
- If you weigh 26-44 kg, the recommended dose is 2 tablets as a single dose.
- If you weigh 45-64 kg, the recommended dose is 3 tablets as a single dose.
- If you weigh 65-84 kg, the recommended dose is 4 tablets as a single dose.
- If you weigh 84 kg or greater, the recommended dose is 150 mcg/kg as a single dose.