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Using ivermectin to treat parasitic diseases

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Jan 20, 2026

What is the standard ivermectin dose (mg/kg) for parasitic infections in adults?

The standard, weight‑based oral ivermectin dose used for adult parasitic infections is generally between 150 and 200 micrograms per kilogram (0.15–0.20 mg/kg), most commonly cited as 200 mcg/kg for si...

Jan 18, 2026

Are there patient risk factors that make ivermectin toxicity more likely than a typical allergic response?

Yes—there are identifiable patient and situational risk factors that raise the likelihood of ivermectin toxicity (pharmacologic overdose or CNS/organ toxicity) beyond an immediate allergic reaction; p...

Jan 18, 2026

What are the recommended weight‑based ivermectin dosing schedules for common parasitic infections?

Ivermectin dosing for human parasitic infections is weight‑based and typically ranges from about 150 to 400 micrograms per kilogram (mcg/kg) depending on the pathogen, the clinical scenario, and publi...

Jan 15, 2026

Does ivermectin alter gut bacterial diversity or specific taxa in randomized controlled trials?

Randomized-controlled evidence on whether ivermectin alters gut bacterial diversity or specific taxa remains limited but mixed: controlled human-trial data are emerging that report taxonomic shifts af...

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