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

  1. 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

Editorial Information

Next review date: 02 Mar 2026