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chapter 45 Ivermectin 279
What It’s Good For
Ivermectin is used as an alternative to topical permethrin
for scabies infection, to topical therapies
for treatment of head or body louse infestation, and
for treatment of Ancyclostoma infections. It is also a
drug of choice for infection caused by Strongyloides
or Onchocerca.
Don’t Forget!
For treatment of ectoparasitic (scabies or lice)
infestation, ivermectin should be administered
as two doses, approximately one week apart.
Administration of a single dose increases the risk
of relapse.