ivermectin for Human
Hello everyone, Dr. Maria DeLuca here. Today, I want to discuss ivermectin for Human, a medication used to treat parasitic infections in humans. While it’s a valuable, it’s crucial to understand its proper use and limitations. This article explores ivermectin for people in the USA, UK, Australia, and France.
Approved Uses by FDA:
Ivermectin is FDA-approve for treating several parasitic worm infections in humans,
Across these countries, ivermectin is primarily prescribe for treating parasitic worm infections, including:
Strongyloidiasis: This intestinal infection caused by roundworms can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Ivermectin effectively eliminates the worms, resolving the infection.
Onchocerciasis (River Blindness): This debilitating disease is caused by a parasitic worm transmitted by blackflies. Ivermectin helps kill the worms, preventing further damage to the eyes and reducing the risk of blindness.
In some of these countries, ivermectin may also be use topically for:
Head lice: Effective in eliminating head lice infestations. (Availability may vary)
Rosacea: A chronic skin condition where topical ivermectin can help manage symptoms. (Not all countries)
Here’s a specific outline concerns for each country:
USA: The FDA
(Food and Drug Administration) has not approved ivermectin for treating or preventing COVID-19. It’s only available by prescription for approved parasitic worm infections.
UK: The MHRA
(Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) echoes the stance against using ivermectin for COVID-19. It’s a prescription medication for approved parasitic infections.
Australia: The TGA
(Therapeutic Goods Administration) discourages the use of ivermectin for COVID-19. It’s a prescription medication for approved parasitic infections.
France: The ANSM
(French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products) advises against ivermectin for COVID-19. It’s a prescription medication for onchocerciasis and strongyloidiasis.
Ivermectin is a medicine that is commonly sell under the brand name Iverheal. Each tablet has a dose potency of 3 mg, 6 mg or 12 mg primary salt that is ivermectin. The medicine is FDA approved and is kept under the category of prescription-base drugs that are use to kill roundworm and remove its infection from the body. The doors of the medicine are fixe, and it is prescribe to everyone that they should not make any kind of change without discussing the physician and taking medicine as it is.
Ivermectin Dosage For Humans By Weight
For teenagers and adults, the dose is 150 mcg per kilogram of the weight of the adult.
For a small child or infant, the dose will be 150 mcg per kilogram.
This value is applicable only till the weight of a child is less than 15 kg. After that, the values might change.
Ivermectin is a valuable tool for treating specific parasitic infections in humans. However, it’s not a cure-all and should only be used under a doctor’s supervision and for approved indications. If you have questions or concerns about ivermectin, talk to your healthcare provider.
