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Ivermectin Tablets

  • Oral antiparasitic tablets for scabies and parasitic infections
  • Relieves itching, rash, and skin irritation
  • Prescription-only medicine for adults and children ≥15kg
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About Ivermectin Tablets

Ivermectin Tablets contain 3mg of ivermectin per tablet. It is an antiparasitic medication used to treat skin mites (scabies), as well as certain parasitic infections like intestinal strongyloidiasis and microfilaraemia due to lymphatic filariasis. While it kills immature worms and mites, it does not work against adult worms.

Ivermectin Tablets are suitable for adults and children weighing at least 15kg.

Medication Name Ivermectin 3 mg tablets
Active Ingredient Ivermectin (3mg per tablet)
Other Ingredients Cellulose microcrystalline, pregelatinised maize starch, citric acid, butylhydroxyanisole, magnesium stearate
Medication Form Round, white tablets for oral use
Used to Treat Scabies, intestinal strongyloidiasis, and lymphatic filariasis
Available Sizes 3mg tablets in packs of 1, 4, 8, 10, 20, or 250 tablets
Who Can Use It Adults and children weighing ≥ 15kg
Prescription Required? Yes – Prescription Only Medicine (POM)
Patient Information Leaflet Ivermectin – Patient Information Leaflet

What Are Ivermectin Tablets Used For?

  • Scabies: To treat infestations where tiny mites burrow under the skin, causing severe itching.
  • Intestinal Strongyloidiasis: A gut infection caused by the roundworm “Strongyloides stercoralis”.
  • Lymphatic Filariasis: A blood infection caused by immature “Wuchereria bancrofti” worms.

Who Is Ivermectin Tablets Suitable For?

Ivermectin is suitable for adults and children weighing at least 15kg.

Do not take Ivermectin Tablets if you:

  • Are allergic to ivermectin or any of the other ingredients (listed above).
  • Have ever developed a severe skin rash, blistering, or mouth sores after taking ivermectin.

Consult a doctor before use if you:

  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Have a weak immune system (immunity disorder).
  • Live or have lived in parts of Africa where “Loa loa” (eye-worm) is present.
  • Are elderly, as treatment should be cautious due to decreased organ function or other drug therapies.

How to Use Ivermectin Tablets

  1. Empty Stomach: The tablets should be taken with water on an empty stomach.
  2. Food Restrictions: Do not eat any food within two hours before or after taking this medicine, as the effect of food on absorption is unknown.
  3. Children: In children under 6 years old (weighing at least 15kg), tablets should be crushed before swallowing.
  4. Scabies Dosage: Take a single dose of 200 micrograms for each kilogram of body weight.

Dosage Table (Scabies & Strongyloidiasis)

Body Weight (kg) Dose (Number of 3mg tablets)
15 to 24 One
25 to 35 Two
36 to 50 Three
51 to 65 Four
66 to 79 Five
80 Six

Note: For scabies, a second dose is typically taken 7 to 15 days later to kill recently hatched mites.

Possible Side Effects of Ivermectin Tablets

Side effects are usually not serious and do not last long.

  • Common (Scabies): Itching may get worse at the start of treatment.
  • General: Feeling weak, loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness.
  • Serious (Seek medical attention immediately): Sudden fever, difficulty breathing, or serious skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).

Storage Instructions

  • Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Store in the original package to protect from light.
  • Do not use after the expiry date on the pack.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Yes. All household members and sexual partners should visit a doctor as soon as possible. If infected contacts are not treated at the same time, there is a danger they could re-infect you, even if they currently have no symptoms.

Ivermectin should be taken on an empty stomach because it is not yet known how food affects the way the medicine is absorbed into your body.

Not necessarily. Itching can last for up to 6 weeks even if the treatment has successfully eliminated the infestation. You will not know for sure if the treatment worked for about 4 weeks.

Normal washing of clothes and linen is recommended at the same time as treatment. Any items that cannot be washed should be placed in sealed bags for 3 days to ensure any remaining mites die.

Ivermectin is not “ovicidal,” meaning it does not kill the eggs. A second dose is given 7 to 15 days later to kill any mites that have hatched since the first dose was taken.

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Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Dr Hussain Ahmad on 9th March 2026.

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