To treat strongyloidiasis Ivermectin is used. It is an infection caused by a roundworm or a nematode, in the genus Strongyloides). For controling onchocerciasis, ivermectin is proven medicine. Onchocerciasis is river blindness; a disease with roundworm that may lead to bumps, rashes under the skin, and eyesight issues such as blindness or vision loss). Ivermectin is in a type of treatment named anthelmintics. By killing the worms in the intestines it treats strongyloidiasis. Ivermectin treats onchocerciasis by killing newborn worms, not the adult worms causing onchocerciasis, and thus it will not treat this kind of disease.

How Should Ivermectin be used?

Ivermectin 12 mg is available in the form of a tablet that can be taken orally. It is generally taken before taking food on an empty stomach as a single dose with water. After three, six, or twelve months of course additional doses may need to be taken to control the infection if you are taking ivermectin to treat onchocerciasis. Try not to take this medicine on your own without any doctor's prescription. Carefully follow the directions of use on your prescription, and consult your pharmacist or doctor in detail about its doses to be taken daily. Strictly obey the doctor's instructions while taking ivermectin. Do not try to add or reduce the dose on your own, it may adversely impact your health.

To cure strongyloidiasis infection if you are consuming ivermectin, you should have a stool exam minimum of 3-times during the initial three months of your treatment to check the status of your infection. As per the report, the doctor may change the prescription or number of doses to ensure that the infection should go as soon as possible.

Side Effects of Ivermectin

Ivermectin may result in some of its common side effects. You should consult your doctor if you suffer from any of the below-listed symptoms severely:

·        Loss of appetite

·        Nausea

·        Dizziness

·        Vomiting

·        Diarrhea

·        Bloating or stomach pain

·        Drowsiness

·        Constipation

·        Feebleness

·        Discomfort in chest

·        Uncontrollable trembling of any body part

Special Precautions you should Follow While Taking Ivermectin?

·  Tell everything clearly to your physician if you have ever suffered from human African trypanosomiasis, meningitis, or disorders disturbing your immune system, such as HIV.

· Inform your doctor if you are allergic to ivermectin or any other medicine.

· Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning for the same. If you get pregnant during your ivermectin course, contact your doctor and follow the suggested instructions.

· Consult your physician about safe alcohol use during the course you are taking ivermectin.