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Claim 1 of 4Not checkedIvermectin is used to treat river blindness (onchocerciasis), intestinal infection from threadworms (strongyloidiasis), and other kinds of worm infections.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 4Not checkedIvermectin is an anthelmintic that works by interfering with the nerve and muscle functions of worms, paralyzing and killing them.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 4Not checkedThe monograph says dosing depends on the condition and body weight, with treatment sometimes repeated every 3 to 12 months, and that children weighing less than 15 kg require doctor-directed dosing.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated150 mcg/kg for river blindness; 200 mcg/kg for threadworms; repeat every 3 to 12 months in some cases

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Claim 4 of 4Not checkedThe article warns that ivermectin may cause serious eye, skin, brain, and nerve reactions, and lists asthma as a condition requiring caution.View evidenceHide evidence

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