Adult
Ivermectin
Warning
General Information
Restricted Formulary antimicrobial: For details see OUH netFormulary
Renal and hepatic impairment
Renal impairment
No information available for use in renal impairment. Discuss with Micro/ID and pharmacist.
Hepatic impairment
No information available for use in hepatic impairment. Discuss with Micro/ID and pharmacist.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
Avoid in pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Discuss with pharmacy. Excreted in milk in low concentrations. Treatment of mother who intends to breastfeed should only be undertaken when the risk of delayed treatment to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the new born
References
- Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for Ivermectin tablets. Accessed via https://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/s/stromectol/stromectol_pi.pdf 26/03/18. Last updated 02/18