Ivermectin 3 mg Tablet, 30-count
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Ivermectin is used to treat strongyloidiasis (threadworm; infection with a type of roundworm that enters the body through the skin, moves through the airways and lives in the intestines). Ivermectin is also used to control onchocerciasis (river blindness; infection with a type of roundworm that may cause rash, bumps under the skin, and vision problems including vision loss or blindness). Ivermectin is in a class of medications called anthelmintics. It treats strongyloidosis by killing the worms in the intestines. It treats onchocerciasis by killing the developing worms. Ivermectin does not kil...
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $2.68 | $80.35 / 30 tablets |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Ivermectin 3 mg 42799-0806-01 | Edenbridge | 20 tablets | $2.063 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Ivermectin 3 mg 75907-0167-21 | DR. | 20 tablets | $2.063 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Stromectol 3 mg 00006-0032-20 | Merck | 20 tablets | $4.459 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Ivermectin 3 mg 27241-0293-73 | Ajanta | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 3 mg 50090-5587-00 | A-S | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 3 mg 68071-2242-03 | NuCare | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 3 mg 70771-1731-03 | Zydus | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 3 mg 72578-0223-83 | Viona | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 3 mgthis 72888-0206-30 | Advagen | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ivermectin 3 mg 76420-0619-20 | Asclemed | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| ivermectin 3 mg 42806-0017-20 | EPIC | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 72888-0206-09 | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72888-206-09) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (72888-206-08) | — | — | 2025-01-22 | Active |
| 72888-0206-30 You're viewing this | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (72888-206-30) | — | — | 2025-01-22 | Active |
| 72888-0206-66 | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72888-206-66) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | $2.06 / ea | $41.27 | 2025-01-22 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ivermectin tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following infections: Strongyloidiasis of the intestinal tract Ivermectin tablet is indicated for the treatment of intestinal (i.e., nondisseminated) strongyloidiasis due to the nematode parasite Strongyloides stercoralis . This indication is based on clinical studies of both comparative and open-label designs, in which 64-100% of infected patients were cured following a single 200-mcg/kg dose of ivermectin. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY , Clinical Studies .) Onchocerciasis.
Ivermectin tablet is indicated for the treatment of onchocerciasis due to the nematode parasite Onchocerca volvulus . This indication is based on randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled and comparative studies conducted in 1427 patients in onchocerciasis-endemic areas of West Africa. The comparative studies used diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC-C).
NOTE: Ivermectin tablet has no activity against adult Onchocerca volvulus parasites. The adult parasites reside in subcutaneous nodules which are infrequently palpable. Surgical excision of these nodules (nodulectomy) may be considered in the management of patients with onchocerciasis, since this procedure will eliminate the microfilariae-producing adult parasites.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Strongyloidiasis The recommended dosage of ivermectin tablets for the treatment of strongyloidiasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 200 mcg of ivermectin per kg of body weight. See Table 1 for dosage guidelines. Patients should take tablets on an empty stomach with water.
(See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY , Pharmacokinetics .) In general, additional doses are not necessary. However, follow-up stool examinations should be performed to verify eradication of infection. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY , Clinical Studies .) Table 1: Dosage Guidelines for Ivermectin Tablets for Strongyloidiasis Body Weight (kg) Single Oral Dose Number of 3-mg Tablets Number of 6-mg Tablets 15-24 1 tablet ½ tablet 25-35 2 tablets 1 tablet 36-50 3 tablets 1½ tablets 51-65 4 tablets 2 tablets 66-79 5 tablets 2½ tablets ≥ 80 200 mcg/kg 200 mcg/kg Onchocerciasis The recommended dosage of ivermectin tablets for the treatment of onchocerciasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 150 mcg of ivermectin per kg of body weight.
See Table 2 for dosage guidelines. Patients should take tablets on an empty stomach with water. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY , Pharmacokinetics .) In mass distribution campaigns in international treatment programs, the most commonly used dose interval is 12 months.
For the treatment of individual patients, retreatment may be considered at intervals as short as 3 months. Table 2: Dosage Guidelines for Ivermectin Tablets for Onchocerciasis Body Weight (kg) Single Oral Dose Number of 3-mg Tablets Number of 6-mg Tablets 15-24 1 tablet ½ tablet 26-44 2 tablets 1 tablet 45-64 3 tablets 1½ tablets 65-84 4 tablets 2 tablets ≥ 85 150 mcg/kg 150 mcg/kg
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Ivermectin tablets are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS Historical data have shown that microfilaricidal drugs, such as diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC-C), might cause cutaneous and/or systemic reactions of varying severity (the Mazzotti reaction) and ophthalmological reactions in patients with onchocerciasis. These reactions are probably due to allergic and inflammatory responses to the death of microfilariae. Patients treated with ivermectin tablets for onchocerciasis may experience these reactions in addition to clinical adverse reactions possibly, probably, or definitely related to the drug itself.
(See ADVERSE REACTIONS , Onchocerciasis .) The treatment of severe Mazzotti reactions has not been subjected to controlled clinical trials. Oral hydration, recumbency, intravenous normal saline, and/ or parenteral corticosteroids have been used to treat postural hypotension. Antihistamines and/or aspirin have been used for most mild to moderate cases.
Neurotoxicity with the use of ivermectin, including alteration of consciousness of variable severity (e.g., somnolence/drowsiness, stupor, and coma), confusion, disorientation and death, has been reported in patients without onchocerciasis or in patients with onchocerciasis in the absence of Loa loa infection. These reactions have generally resolved with supportive care and the discontinuation of ivermectin.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS Strongyloidiasis In four clinical studies involving a total of 109 patients given either one or two doses of 170 to 200 mcg/kg of ivermectin tablets, the following adverse reactions were reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to ivermectin tablets: Body as a Whole: asthenia/fatigue (0.9%), abdominal pain (0.9%) Gastrointestinal: anorexia (0.9%), constipation (0.9%), diarrhea (1.8%), nausea (1.8%), vomiting (0.9%) Nervous System/Psychiatric: dizziness (2.8%), somnolence (0.9%), vertigo (0.9%), tremor (0.9%) Skin: pruritus (2.8%), rash (0.9%), and urticaria (0.9%).
In comparative trials, patients treated with ivermectin tablets experienced more abdominal distention and chest discomfort than patients treated with albendazole. However, ivermectin tablet was better tolerated than thiabendazole in comparative studies involving 37 patients treated with thiabendazole. The Mazzotti-type and ophthalmologic reactions associated with the treatment of onchocerciasis or the disease itself would not be expected to occur in strongyloidiasis patients treated with ivermectin tablets.
(See ADVERSE REACTIONS , Onchocerciasis .) Laboratory Test Findings In clinical trials involving 109 patients given either one or two doses of 170 to 200 mcg/kg ivermectin tablets, the following laboratory abnormalities were seen regardless of drug relationship: elevation in ALT and/or AST (2%), decrease in leukocyte count (3%). Leukopenia and anemia were seen in one patient. Onchocerciasis In clinical trials involving 963 adult patients treated with 100 to 200 mcg/kg ivermectin tablets, worsening of the following Mazzotti reactions during the first 4 days post-treatment were reported: arthralgia/synovitis (9.3%), axillary lymph node enlargement and tenderness (11.0% and 4.4%, respectively), cervical lymph node enlargement and tenderness (5.3% and 1.2%, respectively), inguinal lymph node enlargement and tenderness (12.6% and 13.9%, respectively), other lymph node enlargement and tenderness (3.0% and 1.9%, respectively), pruritus (27.5%), skin involvement including edema, papular and pustular or frank urticarial rash (22.7%), and fever (22.6%).
(See WARNINGS .) In clinical trials, ophthalmological conditions were examined in 963 adult patients before treatment, at day 3, and months 3 and 6 after treatment with 100 to 200 mcg/kg ivermectin tablets. Changes observed were primarily deterioration from baseline 3 days post-treatment. Most changes either returned to baseline condition or improved over baseline severity at the month 3 and 6 visits.
The percentages of patients with worsening of the following conditions at day 3, month 3 and 6, respectively, were: limbitis: 5.5%, 4.8%, and 3.5% and punctate opacity: 1.8%, 1.8%, and 1.4%. The corresponding percentages for patients treated with placebo were: limbitis: 6.2%, 9.9%, and 9.4% and punctate opacity: 2.0%, 6.4%, and 7.2%. (See WARNINGS .) In clinical trials involving 963 adult patients who received 100 to 200 mcg/kg ivermectin tablets, the following clinical adverse reactions were reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the drug in ≥1% of the patients: facial edema (1.2%), peripheral edema (3.2%), orthostatic hypotension (1.1%), and tachycardia (3.5%).
Drug-related headache and myalgia occurred in <1% of patients (0.2% and 0.4%, respectively). However, these were the most common adverse experiences reported overall during these trials regardless of causality (22.3% and 19.7%, respectively). A similar safety profile was observed in an open study in pediatric patients ages 6 to 13.
The following ophthalmological side effects do occur due to the disease itself but have also been reported after treatment with ivermectin tablets: abnormal sensation in the eyes, eyelid edema, anterior uveitis, conjunctivitis, limbitis, keratitis, and chorioretinitis or choroiditis. These have rarely been severe or associated with loss of vision and have generally resolved without corticoste…
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE Cases of neurotoxicity, including alteration of consciousness of variable severity (e.g., somnolence/drowsiness, stupor, and coma), confusion, disorientation and death have been reported with recommended dosage and overdosage of ivermectin (see WARNINGS ). Significant lethality was observed in mice and rats after single oral doses of 25 to 50 mg/kg and 40 to 50 mg/kg, respectively. No significant lethality was observed in dogs after single oral doses of up to 10 mg/kg.
At these doses, the treatment-related signs that were observed in these animals include ataxia, bradypnea, tremors, ptosis, decreased activity, emesis, and mydriasis. In accidental intoxication with, or significant exposure to, unknown quantities of veterinary formulations of ivermectin in humans, either by ingestion, inhalation, injection, or exposure to body surfaces, the following adverse effects have been reported most frequently: rash, edema, headache, dizziness, asthenia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other adverse effects that have been reported include: seizure, ataxia, dyspnea, abdominal pain, paresthesia, urticaria, and contact dermatitis.
In case of accidental poisoning, supportive therapy, if indicated, should include parenteral fluids and electrolytes, respiratory support (oxygen and mechanical ventilation if necessary) and pressor agents if clinically significant hypotension is present. Induction of emesis and/or gastric lavage as soon as possible, followed by purgatives and other routine anti-poison measures, may be indicated if needed to prevent absorption of ingested material.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacokinetics Following oral administration of ivermectin, plasma concentrations are approximately proportional to the dose. In two studies, after single 12-mg doses of ivermectin tablets in fasting healthy volunteers (representing a mean dose of 165 mcg/kg), the mean peak plasma concentrations of the major component (H 2 B 1a ) were 46.6 (± 21.9) (range: 16.4-101.1) and 30.6 (± 15.6) (range: 13.9-68.4) ng/mL, respectively, at approximately 4 hours after dosing. Ivermectin is metabolized in the liver, and ivermectin and/or its metabolites are excreted almost exclusively in the feces over an estimated 12 days, with less than 1% of the administered dose excreted in the urine.
The plasma half-life of ivermectin in man is approximately 18 hours following oral administration. The safety and pharmacokinetic properties of ivermectin were further assessed in a multiple-dose clinical pharmacokinetic study involving healthy volunteers. Subjects received oral doses of 30 to 120 mg (333 to 2000 mcg/kg) ivermectin in a fasted state or 30 mg (333 to 600 mcg/kg) ivermectin following a standard high-fat (48.6 g of fat) meal.
Administration of 30 mg ivermectin following a high-fat meal resulted in an approximate 2.5-fold increase in bioavailability relative to administration of 30 mg ivermectin in the fasted state. In vitro studies using human liver microsomes and recombinant CYP450 enzymes have shown that ivermectin is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4. Depending on the in vitro method used, CYP2D6 and CYP2E1 were also shown to be involved in the metabolism of ivermectin but to a significantly lower extent compared to CYP3A4.
The findings of in vitro studies using human liver microsomes suggest that clinically relevant concentrations of ivermectin do not significantly inhibit the metabolizing activities of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP1A2, and CYP2E1. Microbiology Ivermectin is a member of the avermectin class of broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents which have a unique mode of action. Compounds of the class bind selectively and with high affinity to glutamate- gated chloride ion channels which occur in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells.
This leads to an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane to chloride ions with hyperpolarization of the nerve or muscle cell, resulting in paralysis and death of the parasite. Compounds of this class may also interact with other ligand-gated chloride channels, such as those gated by the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The selective activity of compounds of this class is attributable to the facts that some mammals do not have glutamate-gated chloride channels and that the avermectins have a low affinity for mammalian ligand-gated chloride channels.
In addition, ivermectin does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier in humans. Ivermectin is active against various life-cycle stages of many but not all nematodes. It is active against the tissue microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus but not against the adult form.
Its activity against Strongyloides stercoralis is limited to the intestinal stages. Clinical Studies Strongyloidiasis Two controlled clinical studies using albendazole as the comparative agent were carried out in international sites where albendazole is approved for the treatment of strongyloidiasis of the gastrointestinal tract, and three controlled studies were carried out in the U.S. and internationally using thiabendazole as the comparative agent. Efficacy, as measured by cure rate, was defined as the absence of larvae in at least two follow-up stool examinations 3 to 4 weeks post-therapy.
Based on this criterion, efficacy was significantly greater for ivermectin tablets (a single dose of 170 to 200 mcg/kg) than for albendazole (200 mg b.i.d. for 3 days). Ivermectin tablets administered as a single dose of 200 mcg/kg for 1 day was as efficacious as thiabendazole administered at 25 mg/kg b.i.d. for 3 days. Summary of Cure Rates for Ivermectin Versus Co…
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Ivermectin Tablets, USP 3 mg are available as follows: White to off white, round, uncoated tablets, plain on one side and debossed with ˄I3 on the other side. They are supplied as follows: NDC 72888-206-30, bottles of 30 tablets. NDC 72888-206-08, (10 tablets/blister).
NDC 72888-206-66, (2 blisters/carton). NDC 72888-206-09, (10 blisters/carton). Ivermectin Tablets, USP 6 mg are available as follows: White to off white, round, uncoated tablets, plain with break line on one side and debossed with ˄I5 on the other side.
They are supplied as follows: NDC 72888-207-30, bottles of 30 tablets. NDC 72888-207-08, (10 tablets/blister). NDC 72888-207-66, (2 blisters/carton).
NDC 72888-207-09, (10 blisters/carton). Storage Store at temperatures below 30°C (86°F). Manufactured by: Rubicon Research Ltd., Thane 421506, India.
Distributed by: Advagen Pharma Ltd., East Windsor, NJ 08520, USA Revision: 00, 08/2024
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Ivermectin tablet is a semisynthetic, anthelmintic agent for oral administration. Ivermectin is derived from the avermectins, a class of highly active broad-spectrum, anti-parasitic agents isolated from the fermentation products of Streptomyces avermitilis . Ivermectin is a mixture containing at least 90% 5- O -demethyl-22,23-dihydroavermectin A 1a and less than 10% 5- O demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-22,23-dihydro-25-(1-methylethyl)avermectin A 1a , generally referred to as 22,23- dihydroavermectin B 1a and B 1b , or H 2 B 1a and H 2 B 1b , respectively.
The respective empirical formulas are C 48 H 74 O 14 and C 47 H 72 O 14 , with molecular weights of 875.10 and 861.07, respectively. The structural formulas are: Ivermectin is a white to yellowish-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 155°C. It is insoluble in water but is freely soluble in methanol and soluble in 95% ethanol.
Ivermectin tablets are available in 3 mg and 6 mg tablets containing the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate. image description