http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivermectin Scroll down to the title HUMANS and it will tell you its uses.
Ask the vet.
Ivermectin belongs to the class of drugs called "antiparasitic avermectin" and is used to cure patients of parasitic infections. It is used to treat animals and humans in different doses. It is mostly used to get rid of worms.
one or two weeks.
1 to 2 weeks it would seem for most people. Provided you do not get reinfected. It is highly recommeded that bedding and clothing be BOILED during your ivermectin treatment.
Albendazole is a member of the benzimidazole compounds. Ivermectin is a an avermectin.
This would be illegal in most places. If you feel you need this medication, please consult your doctor.
Yes, ivermectin will eventually expire and need to be thrown away.
Dairy cows can be treated with ivermectin, but it causes two problems. First, the ivermectin has a milk withhold time - for a specific amount of time the milk from that cow must be thrown away so it can cost the farmer a lot of money depending on where she is in her lactation curve. Second, ivermectin is active against both pests (mites, lice, etc.) and helpful insects like the dung beetle which helps break down the cow patties in the pastures.
Ivermectin should NOT be used on dogs younger than six weeks old
While you can purchase ivermectin over the counter in pet supply stores, it is recommended that you take your dog to a veterinarian before using any medications. Ivermectin in particular can cause severe neurologic damage and death to certain collie-type dogs. Also, a veterinarian will be able to tell if the skin damage is caused by mange (skin parasites) or by some other cause (bacterial or fungal infection, allergies, etc.) that would not be resolved by ivermectin.
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