Helmintic infections:
Indications for: STROMECTOL
Intestinal strongyloidiasis due to Strongyloides stercoralis. Onchocerciasis due to immature Onchocerca volvulus.
Adults and Children:
Take with water. Give as a single dose. <15kg: not recommended. Strongyloidiasis: 200mcg/kg. Onchocerciasis: 150mcg/kg; may retreat after 3 months.
STROMECTOL Warnings/Precautions:
Hyperreactive onchodermatitis. Immunocompromised. Pregnancy (Cat.C), nursing mothers: not recommended.
STROMECTOL Classification:
Avermectin.
Adverse Reactions:
Strongyloidiasis: dizziness, pruritus, GI disturbances. Onchocerciasis: Mazzotti reactions (eg, arthralgia/synovitis, swollen lymph nodes), ophthalmologic effects, pruritus, rash, fever, tachycardia, edema, hypotension.
How Supplied:
Tabs 3mg—20; 6mg—10
Pricing for STROMECTOL
3mg
tablet
(Qty: 20)
Appx. price
$36
