What does ivermectin treat?

My dog was tested positive with heartworm. How do you treat heartworms in a dog using ivermectin? How much ivermectin and how long? ...

Ivermectin is also known as Stromectol and it is used to treat roundworm. Some side effects include headache, dizziness, muscle pain, and nausea. ...

Ivermectin is a drug that is used to treat parasitic invasions of the body. Therefore it is likely to have been prescribed after someone has gone to a country and caught malaria or another parasite borne disease. ...

Mites. Treat any pig with suspected mange mites with ivermectin.

Albendazole is a member of the benzimidazole compounds. Ivermectin is a an avermectin. ...

Another drug that appears to be effective in treating lice is ivermectin (Stromectol), a strong antiparasite drug that is usually given to treat intestinal worms. ...

Yes, ivermectin will eventually expire and need to be thrown away.

Heukelbach, J., T. Wilcke, B. Winter, et al. "Efficacy of Ivermectin in a Patient Population Concomitantly Infected with Intestinal Helminths and Ectoparasites." Arzneimittelforschung 54 (2004): 416-421. ...

Ivermectin should NOT be used on dogs younger than six weeks old

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivermectin Scroll down to the title HUMANS and it will tell you its uses. ...

An injection of internal parasitic medication will help, or pour-on medication using Ivomec or Ivermectin or anything that your vet would carry. But ask your vet first about how to treat mange before you start experimenting with different parasitic medication products. ...

Ivermectin is given for dogs and cats to treat different types of parasites. The pets may experience minimal side effects such as agitation, crying and lack of appetite. ...

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. ...

According to the local farmers Coop there is nothing known of to put with the Ivermectin. You would have to buy the Ivermectin PLUS which already has the formula properly mixed. Probably would need a more scientific based business to put a formula together without getting the premix. ...

There are many products that contain Ivermectin for cattle, so it really depends on what product you use: Ivomec, Ivermec, Megamectin, Noromectin, etc. ...

Two doses of the ivermectin cured 99% of cases of head lice as well as intestinal worms in a poor population with high rates of infestation with both types of parasites. ...

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. ...

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...

Threadworm infections are treated with medications. The drugs most often given are ivermectin, thiabendazole (Mintezol), and albendazole. Ivermectin is generally preferred because it has fewer side effects than thiabendazole. ...

This will depend upon the formulation of the ivermectin - there is a mg/ml concentration on the bottle and a mg/kg body weight doseage range for canines. I would suggest talking to your veterinarian to figure out how much your dog specifically should be given for the safety of your dog. However, if you have a collie-type dog, you should not use ivermectin on it - these breeds can carry a genetic mutation that makes them exquisitely sensitive to the effects of...

The Rough and Smooth Collie, the same breed as Lassie.

Ivermectin is sold under brand names Stromectol® in the United States, Mectizan® in Canada by Merck and Ivexterm® in Mexico by Valeant Pharmaceuticals Internation. I found it (Stromectol) on online drug store: http://www.drugstore.com/qxn00006003220_333181_sespider/stromectol/stromectol.htm After Merck stopped produce Ivermectin,Most of the Ivermectin were producted in China,Please check: http://aikschina.cn Another online store that I've found good is: www.westcoastdrugs.net They are out of India but I've purchased several of their products and found them to be fine, and they use respected manufacturers. Their service is also good. ...

2nd Answer: Yes, Ivermectin can, to a certain degree. It would be the final part of the treatment for heartworms in the dog, done by a Veterinarian. Another medication is given at the start to kill the adult heartworms in the dog. Then after all the adult heartworms are killed, a dose of Ivermectin is given usually about 2 weeks later to kill any microfilare (baby heartworms) left in the blood. This of course is only done under a Veterinarian's care. The ivermectin...

Depends on weight of dog, go to Dr.s Foster and Smith site

Yes, Ivermectin is suitable for treating raccoons with mange. Go to a feed store and buy a 30 or 60 ml bottle of Ivomec which is an injectable Ivermectin solution for use in cattle to prevent bots. The dose of Ivermectin to cure mange is one milliliter (1ml or 1cc) per 110 pounds of body weight given every week mixed with a little canned food. You need to mix it just before they eat it. A large raccoon weighs about thirty...