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Ivermectin Use During COVID-19 Pandemic

The use of ivermectin, particularly veterinary formulations, during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated risks and efficacy.

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Jan 6, 2026

What clinical cases exist where veterinary ivermectin was used to treat humans, and what were the outcomes?

Reports and case-series show multiple instances where people ingested veterinary ivermectin formulations — most commonly during the COVID-19 pandemic — producing a spectrum of outcomes from mild gastr...