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Below are some frequently asked questions about ivermectin use.
Should I take ivermectin if I think I have COVID-19?
Should I take ivermectin if I think I have COVID-19?
Current guidance suggests that ivermectin should not be taken to treat or prevent COVID-19 infections. You can read more about the research being conducted here.
Always consult an accredited doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.
Should I give my pet ivermectin if I think they COVID-19?
Should I give my pet ivermectin if I think they COVID-19?
It's currently difficult to say if all animals can suffer from COVID-19 like humans do [1]. It might even vary between different species. However, its not a good idea to give any animal a drug without consulting their vet first. You can learn more about typical ivermectin use in animals here.
Always consult an accredited veterinarian before giving your pet, or any animal, any medication.
Should I give ivermectin to a baby or child?
Should I give ivermectin to a baby or child?
Ivermectin can be especially toxic to children and babies. This is because their nervous system hasn't fully developed yet, so they lack the ability to keep ivermectin out of their brain [2]. You can learn more about how ivermectin can become toxic here.
Always consult an accredited physician, paediatrician, or pharmacist before giving your child any medication.
How much ivermectin is too much?
How much ivermectin is too much?
Any dose of any medication can be potentially toxic. This is because our bodies might to react to different substances in different ways. Therefore, it's always a good idea to consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.
Because we're not liscensed doctors, pharmacists, or scientists, we aren't including dose information on this website out of interest for public safety.
Do not take any medication unless it has been prescribed to you by a doctor or pharmacist. Do not take more than the reccomended dosage and never give ivermectin intended for animals to humans.
Can ivermectin interact with other drugs?
Can ivermectin interact with other drugs?
Ivermectin might interact with lots of other drugs.
In particular, the enzyme that breaks ivermectin down (called cytochrome P450-3A4) can be used by lots of other drugs too [3, 4]. If the enzyme focuses on other drugs, ivermectin might not be broken down, so it will be able to exert more of an effect around the body. This can quickly lead to overdose. At the moment, the drug label for ivermectin doesn't include this warning - learn more about why this should change here.
Furthermore, the pump that stops ivermectin getting into the brain can be targeted by other drugs [3]. If ivermectin is taken with these other drugs, the pump might not be able to keep ivermectin out of the brain [3]. This can result in serious toxicity, especially in the brain.
Case studies have highlighted the following drugs that increase the risk of ivermectin toxicity: statins, some drugs that treat HIV (protease inhibitors), calcium channel blockers (prescribed to treat high blood pressure), and benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety medications) [4].
Always consult an accredited physician or pharmacist before taking any medication.
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