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American College of Medical Toxicology

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Oct 31, 2025
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Are formulations like horse paste ivermectin safe for human use and how do veterinarians label dosages?

Ivermectin formulations sold as “horse paste” are and carry documented risks when people ingest veterinary products intended for animals; U.S. regulators and medical toxicologists advise against human...

Nov 22, 2025
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Are there any reported cases of ivermectin toxicity in humans from 2020 to 2025?

Reported human cases and surveillance data show clear increases in calls and clinical reports of ivermectin exposure and toxicity during the COVID-19 era (2020–2025), particularly tied to misuse of ve...

Nov 2, 2025
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What are the potential side effects of using ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment?

The evidence from pharmacovigilance reports, toxicology case series, and poison center data shows a consistent signal that , including gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and skin di...

Nov 7, 2025

Are there case reports of ivermectin poisoning from horse dewormer in 2020–2024?

There are multiple documented case reports and surveillance data showing , driven largely by misuse related to COVID‑19. Poison control center call spikes in 2021, focused clinical series from 2021–20...

Jan 5, 2026

What are the documented harms and poisonings associated with off‑label ivermectin use during the COVID‑19 pandemic?

Off‑label use of ivermectin during the COVID‑19 pandemic produced a measurable rise in poison‑control reports, emergency visits, hospitalizations, and some deaths tied to misuse, overdose, and ingesti...

Jan 5, 2026

What are reported cases and regulatory responses to ivermectin overdose or misuse in recent years?

Reported ivermectin overdoses and misuse surged during the COVID‑19 pandemic, producing a mix of poison‑center calls, hospitalizations with neurologic and gastrointestinal symptoms, and rare fatalitie...