What is Stromectol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

However, patients with immune system disorders, such as those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, may need to use a dose every 2 weeks for several weeks to treat the infection. Some patients may need to use the medicine every month to keep the infection from coming back.

Usually, you will need only one dose of the medicine to treat your infection.

It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Usually, you will need only one dose of the medicine to treat your infection.

However, patients with immune system disorders, such as those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, may need to use a dose every 2 weeks for several weeks to treat the infection. Some patients may need to use the medicine every month to keep the infection from coming back.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ivermectin.

Swelling or tenderness under your arms, in your neck, or around your groin.

Severe itching, rash, or hives.

Joint pain.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

If you are being treated for river blindness (onchocerciasis), you may need retreatment and surgery to kill the adult parasite. You will need to see your doctor for follow up care.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Tell your doctor if you are being treated for an intestinal infection from threadworms. You will need to have your bowel movements tested to make sure that the infection is gone. It is very important that you have these tests done as often as your doctor orders.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Tell your doctor if you are being treated for an intestinal infection from threadworms. You will need to have your bowel movements tested to make sure that the infection is gone. It is very important that you have these tests done as often as your doctor orders.

If you are being treated for river blindness (onchocerciasis), you may need retreatment and surgery to kill the adult parasite. You will need to see your doctor for follow up care.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.