Limit alcohol consumption as it can increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness.
Consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this medication while breastfeeding.
No specific precautions for kidney disease, but consult your healthcare provider.
Use with caution if you have liver disease. Regular liver function tests may be required.
Avoid driving if you experience dizziness.
Ivermectin: Works by binding to the parasites' muscle and nerve cells, causing paralysis and death of the parasites. This helps to eliminate the infection from the body.
Strongyloidiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the roundworm Strongyloides stercoralis. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and skin rash. Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection caused by Onchocerca volvulus. It is transmitted through the bites of infected blackflies and can cause severe itching, skin changes, and vision impairment.
No, Ivercid is not available over the counter. It can only be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not self-medicate to avoid any side effects. Take it only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to get the maximum benefit of Ivercid.
Ivercid is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctors instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Ivercid belongs to a class of medicines known as ectoparasiticides. It helps to treat many types of parasite infections, including head lice, scabies, river blindness (onchocerciasis), certain types of diarrhea (strongyloidiasis) and some other worm infections. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin for external infestations.
If you forget a dose of Ivercid, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Ivercid works by first paralyzing and then later killing the infection-causing organisms. This also helps in slowing down the multiplication rate of the causative organisms, thereby accelerating the healing process. This whole process helps in treating the infection.
Ivercid is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. It is important to complete the full course of treatment. Stopping the use of Ivercid may cause the symptoms to return or even worsen.
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