Ivermec is given to hypersensitive patients to any component of the medicine. In general, if you experience unusual symptoms that suddenly develop after swallowing the tablet, such as rash, hives or fever, you may assume that you are allergic to that medicine. Before starting treatment with Ivermectin, tell your doctor about all your medical history. These include a weak immune system, or you currently live or have lived in parts of Africa. Combined use of diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) to treat co-infection with Onchocerca volvulus can lead to the risk of sometimes experiencing potentially severe side effects.

Like all medicines, Ivermerc 12 mg can cause side effects, although not every user gets them. Side effects associated with Ivermectin are usually not serious and do not persist. They may be more likely to target people infected with several parasites. The following side effects may happen with Ivermec use:

Allergic reactions

• Sudden skin reaction or other serious skin reactions
• Sudden fever
• difficulty breathing

Other side effects

• Liver disease
• blood in urine

Take medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you have any doubts about the drug’s usage. Ivermec is available as a tablet for oral use. Always follow the dosing regimen provided by your doctor. The tablet should be consumed with water on an empty stomach. Do not eat within two hours or after taking this medicine. This is because it is not known how food affects the absorption of the antiparasitic drug in the body.  In children under six years of age, the tablets should be used in the crushed form and swallowed with water. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an overdose. If you forget to take the Ivermectin dose, always follow your doctor’s advice.