Agrimectin

Ivermectin lotion is a no-comb,10-minute prescription treatment used to treat head lice infestations in adults and children 6 months of age and older.

Ivermectin is also available in tablet form. It is a prescription medication used to treat two types of roundworm parasites. It is usually taken as a single dose on an empty stomach with water.

Ivermectin is also available in a topical cream that is used to treat rosacea.

Ivermectin belongs to a group of drugs called antihelmintics. It works by killing the target parasite.

Common side effects of ivermectin lotion include eye redness and irritation, dandruff, and dry skin.

Common side effects of ivermectin tablets include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Ivermectin lotion is a prescription medication used to treat head lice infestations in adults and children 6 months of age and older.

The ivermectin tablet is a prescription medication used to treat strongyloidiasis (threadworm; infection with a type of roundworm that enters the body through the skin, moves through the airways and lives in the intestines) and to control onchocerciasis (river blindness; infection with a type of roundworm that may cause rash, bumps under the skin, and vision problems including vision loss or blindness).

Ivermectin cream is used for the treatment of inflammatory lesions, or bumps and pimples, of rosacea. 

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. 

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The dose your doctor recommends may be based on the following:

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• your weight
• your height
• your age
• your gender

Oral:

For the treatment of strongyloidiasis (threadworm):

For the treatment of onchocerciasis (river blindness):

Topical:

• Apply ivermectin lotion to dry hair in an amount sufficient (up to 1 tube) to thoroughly coat the hair and scalp.

Oral:

Serious side effects have been reported with this medication, and certain precautions should be followed:

• fever
• blistering or peeling skin
• rash
• hives
• itching

If treating specifically for the parasite loa loa (endemic in West or Central Africa), you may also experience certain serious adverse effects that should be addressed immediately if they occur. These effects have been seen very rarely following the use of ivermectin.

• swelling of the eyes, face, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• joint pain and swelling
• painful and swollen glands of the neck, armpit or groin
• rapid heartbeat
• eye pain, redness, or tearing
• swelling of the eye or eyelids
• abnormal sensation in the eyes

Do not use ivermectin tablets if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Ivermectin tablets can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Topical:

 Certain precautions should be followed when using ivermectin lotion:

• Ivermectin lotion is for use on scalp hair and scalp only. Do not get ivermectin lotion in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.

Oral:

The most common side effects of ivermectin tablets include:

• dizziness
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain or bloating
• diarrhea
• constipation
• weakness
• sleepiness
• uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
• chest discomfort

Topical:

The most common side effects of ivermectin lotion include:

• eye redness or soreness
• eye irritation
• dandruff
• dry skin
• burning sensation of the skin

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of ivermection. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Oral:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• medications for anxiety
• mental illness or seizures
• muscle relaxants
• sedatives
• sleeping pills
• tranquilizers

This is not a complete list of all drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Topical:

Ivermectin lotion is unlikely to affect the actions of other medications you are taking, and other medications are unlikely to affect ivermectin lotion.

No drug interactions have been identified by the manufacturer. 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.

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.

This medication 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. 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.

Ivermectin has been detected in human breast milk. Because of the possibility for adverse reactions in nursing infants from ivermectin, 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.

Ivermectin lotion is for use on scalp hair and scalp only. Do not get ivermectin lotion in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.

Ivermectin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken as a single dose on an empty stomach with water. Tell your doctor if you do not take your medication.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant during your treatment with ivermectin, call your doctor.

Refer to the Usage section on ways to to help prevent the spread of lice from one person to another.