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Ivermectin for COVID-19

Ivermectin is not approved for COVID-19 treatment

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Jan 27, 2026
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What are the FDA‑approved product labels and dosing tables for each marketed ivermectin formulation in the U.S.?

The products include oral tablets formulated to deliver approximately 200 mcg/kg for parasitic infections and a topical 1% cream (Soolantra) for , while are approved in multiple forms such as pour‑on ...

Jan 7, 2026
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What parasites does ivermectin not treat in humans?

Ivermectin is a potent antiparasitic that is effective against many nematodes (roundworms) and some ectoparasites in humans—most notably strongyloidiasis, onchocerciasis (microfilariae), scabies and l...

Jan 8, 2026
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What clinical trials have assessed ivermectin for COVID‑19 and what were their safety findings?

Clinical trials of ivermectin for COVID‑19 range from small, early randomized studies to large community and hospital trials and multiple systematic reviews; results are mixed, with some meta-analyses...

Jan 28, 2026

What are the full FDA prescribing instructions (package insert) for ivermectin tablets and topical ivermectin?

Ivermectin for human use exists as oral tablets approved for specific parasitic infections and as approved for head lice and for inflammatory lesions of rosacea; the has not approved ivermectin for . ...

Jan 8, 2026

What health risks and side effects occur from humans taking horse ivermectin products?

Horse ivermectin products are veterinary formulations of the antiparasitic drug ivermectin intended for large animals and are not approved or tested for human use . Using these products for COVID-19 o...