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Ivermectin

Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medicine used as a tablet for certain intestinal and skin-related worm infections, as a lotion for head lice, and as a cream for the bumps and pimples of rosacea.

Brand names StromectolIvomecBimectinAgrimectinSklice +11 more
Drug classes Antiparasitic
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
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The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 26 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

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Ivermectin at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
The Pharmacist’s Take By · Clinical pharmacist · Written

Ivermectin is a familiar antiparasitic, on the U.S. market since about 1996 and available as a generic, that kills worms and lice by paralyzing them through channels in their nerve and muscle cells. As tablets it is a standard treatment for strongyloidiasis (a gut worm infection) and river blindness, a lotion treats head lice, and a cream treats rosacea bumps. The single tablet dose is usually well tolerated, with dizziness, nausea or itching the complaints people mention most. Get medical help right away for confusion, extreme drowsiness or seizures, rare nervous system effects reported even at normal doses, or for a blistering, peeling rash.

Clinical pearls

  • Swallow ivermectin tablets with water on an empty stomach, as the label directs, rather than with a meal.
  • Livestock brands like Ivomec and Bimectin are not for people, so use only the product prescribed or labeled for your condition.
  • If you take warfarin, ask about an extra INR clotting check, since ivermectin has rarely pushed INR up.
  • For river blindness, fever, itching or swollen glands can follow as parasites die, and the tablets do not kill adult worms.
How you get itPrescription and over the counter
Comes asTopical cream, ointment or gel, Tablet
Earliest FDA record1996
Companies listing it with the FDA32
FDA label last updatedMar 27, 2024
FDA’s strongest warning (boxed)None on the label

Patient information guide A plain-language walkthrough of Ivermectin, written from its FDA label.

What Ivermectin is used for

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Ivermectin treats several conditions, depending on the product.

  • Stromectol and ivermectin tablets (oral): intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis.
  • Ivermectin lotions (topical), including RID One and Done and Sklice: head lice.
  • Soolantra and ivermectin cream 1% (topical): inflammatory lesions of rosacea.

How Ivermectin works

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Ivermectin binds to glutamate-gated chloride channels in the nerve and muscle cells of parasites. This lets chloride flow into the cells, which paralyzes and kills the parasite.

It is active against many, but not all, worm stages. It works on the young (microfilariae) forms of the onchocerciasis worm but not the adults. How the cream works on rosacea is unknown.

Ivermectin dosage

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How ivermectin is used depends on the product.

  • Tablets: a single oral dose based on body weight, taken on an empty stomach with water. Extra doses are generally not needed, but follow-up stool tests check that strongyloidiasis is cleared.
  • Head lice lotion: applied to dry hair and scalp, left on for 10 minutes, rinsed with water only. Wait 24 hours before shampooing.
  • Cream: Soolantra is applied to the affected areas of the face once daily as a thin layer, avoiding eyes and lips.

Follow your prescriber's directions and the label.

Dosing details from the FDA-approved label

From the Ivermectin prescribing information (“Dosage and Administration”). Doses are set by your prescriber for your product, condition, kidney function and age — never change a dose on your own.

  • Strongyloidiasis (Stromectol oral tablet)
    • A single oral dose designed to provide approximately 200 mcg of ivermectin per kg of body weight
    • Per Table 1: 15-24 kg: 1 tablet
    • 25-35 kg: 2 tablets
    • 36-50 kg: 3 tablets
    • 51-65 kg: 4 tablets
    • 66-79 kg: 5 tablets
    • ≥80 kg: 200 mcg/kg (3 mg tablets)
    • Take tablets on an empty stomach with water; in general additional doses are not necessary, but follow-up stool examinations should be performed to verify eradication
  • Onchocerciasis (Stromectol oral tablet)
    • A single oral dose designed to provide approximately 150 mcg of ivermectin per kg of body weight
    • Per Table 2: 15-25 kg: 1 tablet
    • 26-44 kg: 2 tablets
    • 45-64 kg: 3 tablets
    • 65-84 kg: 4 tablets
    • ≥85 kg: 150 mcg/kg (3 mg tablets)
    • Take tablets on an empty stomach with water; in mass distribution campaigns the most commonly used dose interval is 12 months; individual patients may be retreated at intervals as short as 3 months
  • Head lice (Sklice, RID One and Done, and other ivermectin lotions; adults and children 6 months of age and over)
    • Apply to dry hair and scalp, using only the amount needed to completely cover hair and scalp, up to 1 entire tube
    • Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse completely with only water
    • Maximum: Up to 1 entire tube; single use product, discard the remaining
    • Children 6 months to under 12 years: adult supervision required; wait 24 hours before applying shampoo; do not use again on the same person and same infestation without talking to a healthcare provider
  • Facial lesions (Soolantra topical cream)
    • Apply to the affected areas of the face once daily, using a pea-size amount for each affected area (forehead, chin, nose, each cheek)
    • Spread as a thin layer
    • Avoid eyes and lips; not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use
Read the label’s full dosing text

Directions Important: Read warnings before use children 6 months of age to under 12 years of age: an adult should supervise use adults and children 6 months of age and over: Inspect all household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs) use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and/or nits (eggs) use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hair look for tiny nits near the scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the ears examine small sections of the hair (1-2 inches wide) at a time unlike dandruff, nits stick to the hair. Dandruff should move when lightly touched. if either lice or nits (eggs) are found, treat with product Treat your hair and scalp must be DRY before applying product use the top of cap to break the tamper seal on the tube apply product directly to dry hair and scalp completely cover your scalp and hair closest to the scalp first, and then apply outwards towards the ends of your hair use only amount needed to completely cover hair and scalp, up to 1 entire tube, and discard the remaining rub product throughout your hair it is important to completely cover your entire head so that all lice and eggs are exposed to the lotion. Be sure that each hair is coated from the scalp to the tip. Wait and rinse allow product to stay on your hair and scalp for 10 minutes after it has been applied. Use a timer or clock. Start timing after you have completely covered your hair and scalp with product. after 10 minutes, rinse product completely from your hair and scalp using only water after rinsing, dry and style as usual. Wait 24 hours before applying shampoo. After treatment wash your hands after applying product nit combing is not necessary when treating with product for it to work, but if desired, a fine-tooth comb or special nit comb may be used to remove dead lice and nits this is a single use product. Discard tube after use. do not use again on the same person and same lice infestation without talking to a healthcare provider first if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments machine wash any bedding and clothing used by anyone having lice. Machine wash at high temperatures (150°F) and tumble in a hot dryer for 20 minutes. after finishing treatment with lice medicine, check everyone in your family for lice after one week.

Excerpted — the section continues on the label. Read the full Dosage and Administration section on DailyMed →

Ivermectin side effects

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Side effects vary by product and condition.

Common side effects

  • Dizziness
  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Tiredness or weakness
  • Rash
  • Headache and muscle aches (onchocerciasis)
  • Fast heartbeat (onchocerciasis)
  • Abdominal pain
  • With onchocerciasis: fever, itching, swollen glands, joint pain, swelling, fast heartbeat, headache, and muscle aches

When to get medical help

  • Get medical help right away for confusion, disorientation, extreme drowsiness, or loss of consciousness.
  • Call your doctor for seizures.
  • Seek care for a severe skin reaction such as blistering or peeling skin (toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
  • Call your doctor if you feel faint or dizzy on standing, which can signal low blood pressure.
  • Tell your doctor about worsening asthma, or signs of liver problems (hepatitis).
  • If treated for onchocerciasis, report fever, swollen tender lymph nodes, joint pain, skin swelling, or eye changes.

Ivermectin warnings and precautions

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  • Nervous system effects: confusion, disorientation, extreme drowsiness, coma, and death have been reported.
  • Mazzotti reaction: people with onchocerciasis may have allergic and inflammatory reactions as parasites die.
  • Other rare reports: low blood pressure, worsening asthma, severe skin reactions, seizures, and liver problems.
  • Strongyloidiasis follow-up: larvae have returned in some patients, so stool exams are done over the following three months.

Ivermectin interactions

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The label notes one interaction.

  • Warfarin: INR increases have rarely been reported, so clotting may need closer monitoring.

Interactions listed in the FDA-approved label

From the Ivermectin prescribing information (“Drug Interactions”): what the manufacturer studied or reported to the FDA.

  • Warfarin: Increased INR (International Normalized Ratio) has been rarely reported in post-marketing reports when ivermectin was co-administered with warfarin.
Read the label’s full interactions text

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS In vitro studies have shown that ivermectin cream, at therapeutic concentrations, neither inhibits nor induces cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes.

Read the full Drug Interactions section on DailyMed →

Not a complete list. The label covers the interactions the manufacturer studied or reported, and our own interaction database does not cover every medicine either. Bring your full medication list, including vitamins and herbal products, to your pharmacist.

Before taking Ivermectin

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  • Do not use if you are allergic to any component of the tablets.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Adequate studies in pregnant women are lacking.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Ivermectin was detectable in human milk after an oral dose.
  • Children: safety and effectiveness of the cream have not been established. Lice lotions require adult supervision for ages 6 months to under 12 years.
  • Older adults: no overall differences were seen with the cream, but some may be more sensitive.

Ivermectin overdose

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Nervous system problems, including drowsiness, confusion, coma, and death, have been reported with recommended doses and overdose. Accidental exposure to veterinary products has caused rash, swelling, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures. Seek emergency help or call poison control; treatment is supportive.

What Ivermectin does in the body

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At therapeutic doses, ivermectin cream is not expected to prolong the QTc interval, a measure of the heart's electrical rhythm.

How your body processes Ivermectin

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After a dose by mouth, blood levels peak in about 4 hours. Ivermectin is broken down in the liver, mainly by the CYP3A4 enzyme. It leaves the body almost entirely in the stool over about 12 days, with under 1% in urine. Its half-life is about 18 hours. A high-fat meal increased absorption about 2.5-fold in one study, which is why tablets are taken on an empty stomach.

How to store Ivermectin

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store at room temperature 68º-77ºF (20º-25ºC) do not freeze keep carton and see Consumer Information Leaflet and warnings before use

Written from the FDA-approved label with AI and reviewed by our pharmacy team. How we use AI →

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Supplements & herbs that interact with Ivermectin

58 supplements and herbal products have documented interactions with Ivermectin in the licensed clinical database we use. Most are manageable — but your pharmacist should know about everything you take, including vitamins and herbals.

Severity mix
  • Major · 3
  • Moderate · 37
  • Minor · 18
Every supplement checked against Ivermectin — ranked by severity The full interaction hub: 3 major · 37 moderate · 18 minor · every one linked to its full report. Check Ivermectin against your exact supplements

Educational information from a licensed clinical database (Natural Medicines) — see our data sources & update cadence. Not medical advice: an interaction being documented does not mean it will happen to you; do not start or stop medications or supplements without professional guidance.

Ivermectin: pharmacist answers to common questions

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Ivermectin — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

What is ivermectin used for?

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It depends on the product. Tablets treat intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. Lotions treat head lice, and the cream treats the bumps and pimples of rosacea.

How do I take the tablets?

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Stromectol and ivermectin tablets are usually a single dose based on your weight. Take it on an empty stomach with water. Your doctor may order follow-up stool tests to confirm the infection is gone.

How do I use the head lice lotion?

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Apply it to dry hair and scalp, covering everything from the scalp outward. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse with water only. Wait 24 hours before shampooing, and don't reuse it on the same person for the same infestation without checking with a healthcare provider.

What side effects should I expect?

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Dizziness, itching, rash, nausea, diarrhea, and tiredness were reported. If you're treated for onchocerciasis, fever, swollen glands, and joint pain can happen as the parasites die.

When should I call my doctor?

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Get help right away for confusion, severe drowsiness, seizures, blistering or peeling skin, or fainting when you stand. These are uncommon but serious.

Can I take it with other medicines or while pregnant?

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Tell me if you take warfarin, since your INR may need closer checking. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor first so benefits and risks can be weighed.

Is Ivermectin available over the counter?

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Both. Some Ivermectin products are sold over the counter and others need a prescription. According to their FDA listings, the topical cream, ointment or gel form is sold both ways, at different strengths or package sizes and the tablet form needs a prescription. The package says which kind you have. Your pharmacist can tell you which product is right for you.

When was Ivermectin first available?

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The earliest FDA record we hold for Ivermectin is from 1996: its first approval in Drugs@FDA or its earliest product listing in the NDC Directory, whichever is older. Many older medicines were in use before their first formal FDA approval, so this is the earliest date on record, not necessarily when Ivermectin was first used.

Who makes Ivermectin?

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32 companies currently list Ivermectin products in the FDA's NDC Directory, including Bryant Ranch Prepack, Advagen Pharma Ltd, CVS Pharmacy. That count includes repackagers and distributors as well as manufacturers (companies that sell only the raw ingredient are not counted), so fewer companies actually make it; the label on your bottle names the one that supplied yours.

Answers drafted from the FDA-approved label with AI and reviewed by our pharmacy team. How we use AI →

More about Ivermectin on HelloPharmacist

Detailed data & references for Ivermectin Forms & strengths, pricing, billing codes, manufacturers, safety reports and sourcing — the data behind the page. Most people can stop here. Each section below opens on a tap.

Ivermectin forms and strengths (how it comes)

Ivermectin is available in 2 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Topical cream, ointment or gel

By mouth · On the skin
Brands Head Lice Treatment Ivermectin Lotion118mL RID One and Done Sklice Soolantra SYNTHABIO Ivermectin
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • RID One and Done and Head Lice Treatment Ivermectin Lotion118mL treat head lice.
  • Ivermectin cream 1% treats inflammatory lesions of rosacea.
Important instructions
  • RID One and Done is applied to dry hair and scalp, left on for 10 minutes, then rinsed with water only.
  • Head Lice Treatment Ivermectin Lotion118mL should not be used again on the same person for the same infestation without talking to a healthcare provider.
  • Ivermectin lice lotions: wait 24 hours before shampooing after rinsing.
  • Ivermectin cream 1% is for the skin only, applied once daily to the face, and not for the eyes, lips, mouth or vagina.
Available strengths 5 strengths
41 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Tablet

By mouth
Brands Stromectol
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Stromectol and ivermectin tablets treat intestinal strongyloidiasis.
  • Stromectol and ivermectin tablets treat onchocerciasis.
Important instructions
  • Stromectol and ivermectin tablets for strongyloidiasis are taken as a single oral dose based on body weight.
  • Stromectol and ivermectin tablets should be taken on an empty stomach with water.
  • Stromectol and ivermectin tablets for strongyloidiasis generally need no extra doses, but follow-up stool tests check that the infection is gone.
Available strengths 2 strengths
19 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Ivermectin on the U.S. market: products, makers and brands

How Ivermectin appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

32 companies list 38 Ivermectin product records with the FDA, mostly as topical cream, ointment or gel, tablet; the earliest marketing or approval year on record is 1996. Brand names on the directory include Stromectol, Ivomec, Bimectin and 13 more; the rest are generics.

2
Dose forms ⓘ
32
Labelers (makers, repackagers, distributors)
10
Brand names
38
FDA-listed product records ⓘ
1996
Earliest FDA record ⓘ

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Also listed with the FDA, not a patient dose form: Powder (33) — bulk drug substance sold to compounders/manufacturers and multi-item kits. These aren’t counted in the dose-form total above.

Bryant Ranch Prepack8%
Advagen Pharma Ltd5%
CVS Pharmacy5%
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc5%
Zydus Lifesciences Limited5%
A-S Medication Solutions3%
Other makers68%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

How widely Ivermectin is used (Medicaid data)

A general measure of how commonly Ivermectin is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Ivermectin is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

55,437
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$5.1M gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Ivermectin prescribed? Of the 1,601 medications we measure, Ivermectin ranks #616 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 62% of them.

Where Ivermectin ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5

Utilization by Ivermectin product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 3 mg oral tablet is the most-dispensed Ivermectin product — about 62% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

ivermectin 3 MG Oral Tablet Most dispensed

34,229 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 62% of Ivermectin prescriptions shown $1.3M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $37 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 5 of 18 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 311207

ivermectin 10 MG/ML Topical Cream

17,554 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 32% of Ivermectin prescriptions shown $3.3M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $190 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 5 of 19 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 1598068

ivermectin 5 MG/ML Topical Lotion

2,839 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 5% of Ivermectin prescriptions shown $415,830 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $146 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 2 of 18 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 1246673

ivermectin 6 MG Oral Tablet

815 Medicaid prescriptions (Q2–Q4 2025) 1% of Ivermectin prescriptions shown $66,315 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $81 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 4 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 199998

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Ivermectin, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 13 of 59 listed Ivermectin NDCs with Medicaid activity.

Compare Ivermectin products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Ivermectin — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 38 of 38 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 38 Ivermectin NDCs →

Ivermectin recall history

A recall is when a specific batch of a medicine is pulled from the market — usually a manufacturing issue, not a problem with the drug itself. Class I is most serious, Class III least.

The FDA’s enforcement reports list no Ivermectin recalls since July 2021.

✅No Ivermectin recalls on record since July 2021

Source: FDA enforcement (recall) reports, via openFDA; our copy was last updated Sep 24, 2026.

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Ivermectin RxCUI 6069 7 dose forms · 10 strengths
  1. Dose form (SCDF) Injectable Solution RxCUI 902281 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 902282
  2. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Paste RxCUI 1363362 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.0187 MG/MG RxCUI 1363363
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Solution RxCUI 995488 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.8 MG/ML RxCUI 995489 10 MG/ML RxCUI 1546195 18.7 MG/ML RxCUI 2739752
  4. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Tablet RxCUI 370726 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 3 MG RxCUI 311207 6 MG RxCUI 199998
  5. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Cream RxCUI 1598067 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 1598068
  6. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Lotion RxCUI 1246672 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 5 MG/ML RxCUI 1246673
  7. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Solution RxCUI 867596 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 5 MG/ML RxCUI 978030

Look up RxCUI 6069 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

💵 What Ivermectin costs pharmacies (NADAC benchmark)

The national average invoice price pharmacies pay for the drug itself, from CMS's NADAC survey (data as of Sep 30, 2026). This is a supply-cost benchmark — not a retail price and not what you'd pay at the counter.

FormStrengthPharmacy acquisition benchmark
Tablet · Oral 3 mg $4.46 per tablet NDC details & price history
Tablet · Oral 6 mg $9.80 per tablet NDC details & price history
Cream · Topical 10 mg/g $15.51 per gram NDC details & price history
Why show this? Your out-of-pocket cost depends on insurance, pharmacy markup, and discounts — but the acquisition benchmark tells you whether the medication itself is inexpensive or costly, which strengths cost more per dose, and whether a cash-price quote is in a reasonable range. Each row links to the NDC-level record with its full price history.

Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), a survey of retail pharmacy invoice prices. Benchmarks shown are the range across package sizes of a representative product for each form and strength — other manufacturers' products may differ.

Ivermectin brand names

Ivermectin is sold under 16 brand names in the FDA directory — Stromectol, Ivomec, Bimectin, Agrimectin and others. A brand and its generic contain the same active ingredient; the brand name belongs to one company's product.

Stromectol Ivomec Bimectin Agrimectin Sklice DuraMectin Promectin Vetrimec Soolantra Strideguard Zimecterin Noromectin Ivermax SYNTHABIO Ivermectin RID One and Done Head Lice Treatment Ivermectin Lotion118mL

Who makes Ivermectin: manufacturers and labelers

32 companies list Ivermectin products with the FDA. By number of product records, the largest are Bryant Ranch Prepack, Advagen Pharma Ltd, CVS Pharmacy. Labelers include manufacturers and repackagers; the product in your bottle depends on which one your pharmacy stocks.

Bryant Ranch Prepack 3 Advagen Pharma Ltd 2 CVS Pharmacy 2 Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc 2 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 2 A-S Medication Solutions 1 Actavis Pharma, Inc. 1 Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. 1 AmerisourceBergen 1 Asclemed USA, Inc. 1 Azurity Pharmaceuticals 1 Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 Belmora LLC 1 Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. 1 Epic Pharma Llc 1 Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals LLC. 1 Fast Sold LLC 1 Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 1 Guangxi Keyun E-commerce Co., Ltd. 1 Guangxi Zhouyu Xingchen Technology Co., Ltd. 1 Mayne Pharma Inc. 1 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. 1 Oystershell Consumer Health, Inc. 1

…and 8 more on the FDA NDC directory.

Ivermectin drug class (RxNorm)

Ivermectin belongs to the Antiparasitic class.

Pharmacologic class Antiparasitic, Pediculicide
Drug family (ATC) Other dermatologicals, Avermectines

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

Sources for this Ivermectin page

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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FDA-filed drug labels (SPL) Uses, dosing, warnings & side effects from SPL records retrieved through openFDA; the linked representative set can be verified on DailyMed. ✓ Linked label effective Mar 27, 2024
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Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Ivermectin.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Ivermectin after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
26
Finished products in the current FDA directory
38
Companies listing them (makers, repackagers, distributors)
32
FDA labeler codes behind them ⓘ
33
Linked representative label ⓘ
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc
Linked label effective
Mar 27, 2024
Composite sections available
23
Linked SPL Set ID
6b4a7400-d34c-4947-90e6-340f7087a702
Linked SPL Document ID
23a90438-439e-4a43-86a1-ea2343657d85
Open the linked representative label on DailyMed ↗

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