Ivermectin
Ivermectin tablets come in 3mg, 6mg and 12mg strengths for parasitic worm infections including strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis, and for scabies, in packs of 10 to 270 tablets.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mg | 20 tablets | $54.40 | $2.72 |
| 3mg | 30 tablets | $75.60 | $2.52 |
| 3mg | 40 tablets | $93.60 | $2.34 |
| 3mg | 60 tablets | $116.40 | $1.94 |
| 3mg | 80 tablets | $149.60 | $1.87 |
| 3mg | 100 tablets | $178.00 | $1.78 |
| 3mg | 120 tablets | $204.00 | $1.70 |
| 3mg | 180 tablets | $275.40 | $1.53 |
| 3mg | 270 tablets | $388.80 | $1.44 |
| 6mg | 10 tablets | $38.20 | $3.82 |
| 6mg | 20 tablets | $71.40 | $3.57 |
| 6mg | 30 tablets | $102.00 | $3.40 |
| 6mg | 40 tablets | $126.00 | $3.15 |
| 6mg | 60 tablets | $178.80 | $2.98 |
| 6mg | 80 tablets | $210.40 | $2.63 |
| 6mg | 100 tablets | $238.00 | $2.38 |
| 12mg | 10 tablets | $43.30 | $4.33 |
| 12mg | 20 tablets | $78.20 | $3.91 |
| 12mg | 30 tablets | $105.30 | $3.51 |
| 12mg | 40 tablets | $124.80 | $3.12 |
| 12mg | 60 tablets | $136.20 | $2.27 |
| 12mg | 80 tablets | $149.60 | $1.87 |
| 12mg | 100 tablets | $156.00 | $1.56 |
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Ivermectin
- Route
- Oral/Topical
- Form
- Tablet, Cream
- Strengths
- 3/6/12mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Parasitic worm infections · Scabies
- Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological Class
- Avermectin derivative
- Minor Side Effects
- Nausea, dizziness, mild itching
- Moderate Side Effects
- Skin rash, fever, joint pain
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet, Cream
- Administration Route
- Oral/Topical
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 3–4 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
What you will receive
Ivermectin is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Ivermectin.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
Which strengths and pack sizes of ivermectin can I order?
Ivermectin tablets come in 3mg, 6mg and 12mg strengths. Packs range from 10 to 270 tablets; 3mg goes up to 270 tablets. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How can I pay for ivermectin and change my order?
For ivermectin, you can pay by Visa, Mastercard or American Express on a secure, encrypted payment page, or with Bitcoin or Ethereum. Card details never reach the shop's servers. Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours if not yet dispatched.
Which brand names does ivermectin have?
Brand names for ivermectin include Stromectol, Mectizan, Sklice and Soolantra. Ivermectin tablets are a pure generic ivermectin product and are not any of those brands. Here, ivermectin can also be bought online as generic Stromectol.
How long does ivermectin take to work for scabies?
The dose kills the mites within a few days, but the itch is your skin reacting to them and can outlast the mites by a week or more. A second dose about two weeks after the first is sometimes used, particularly when the infestation is heavy or crusted.
Can I drink alcohol with ivermectin?
There is no known interaction between ivermectin and alcohol. Some people feel dizzy or tired after the dose, though, and alcohol can add to that, so a heavy night is best avoided while you are taking it.
Is ivermectin the same as albendazole?
No. Both are anthelmintics, but they are different medicines used for different infections. Ivermectin paralyses worms and mites through channels in their nerve and muscle cells, while albendazole disrupts the way worm cells build their internal structure. Which one is used depends on the parasite.
Does ivermectin treat head lice?
A lotion form of ivermectin is used for head lice: it goes onto dry hair and scalp once and is rinsed off after ten minutes. The tablets are taken by mouth for worm infections and scabies, and they are not a lice treatment.
Does ivermectin interact with other medicines?
Warfarin is the main one to know about, because ivermectin can boost its blood-thinning effect and lead to easy bruising or bleeding. The liver enzymes that break ivermectin down can also be sped up or slowed by other medicines, which changes how much stays in the body.
About Ivermectin
What ivermectin tablets are used for
Three very different problems are treated with this one small tablet: intestinal strongyloidiasis, a roundworm infection of the gut; onchocerciasis (river blindness), a worm infection spread by fly bites; and scabies, an infestation of the skin by microscopic mites. Ivermectin is an anthelmintic, the name for medicines that kill parasites. Scabies shows up as intense itching, worse at night, with a pimple-like rash, most often between the fingers, around the wrists and elbows, and on the waist or buttocks.
How it works and how it is taken
The medicine binds to channels in the nerve and muscle cells of the parasite, paralysing and killing it. Human cells are far less sensitive to that effect, which is what makes it useful against the infestation without upsetting the rest of the body. Swallow it with a full glass of water while your stomach is empty. Scabies and strongyloidiasis are usually treated with a single dose, while river blindness is treated with one dose repeated at intervals. Tablets are dosed by body weight, which is why a 3mg pack can hold up to 270 of them: a heavier adult takes more tablets for the same dose. Keep the strips in their packaging, somewhere dry and out of the sun.
Side effects
Tiredness, headache, dizziness, nausea and stomach discomfort are the usual complaints, and they pass quickly. When the medicine is used for river blindness, fever, itching, a rash, swollen glands and aching joints can appear a day or two after the dose as the worms die off; this settles by itself. Itching after scabies treatment often carries on for several days while the skin calms down, even though the mites are dead. Swelling of the face or lips, a widespread rash or difficulty breathing needs urgent treatment.
Ivermectin or Stromectol?
Both listings are ivermectin, in 3mg, 6mg and 12mg tablets. Stromectol is the original brand name; the ivermectin listing uses the plain ingredient name. Choose by the name you prefer and the pack size you need.
Scabies in a household
One person with scabies usually means more than one. The mites pass on through close skin contact and last a couple of days in bedding, towels and clothes, so partners and people sharing a bed are treated on the same day to stop the mites passing back. Recently used bedding and clothing go through a hot wash and a hot dryer; whatever cannot be washed is sealed in a plastic bag for a few days.
Sources
- Ivermectin Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- About Scabies - CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention