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Ivermectin Indications & Clinical Uses

Evidence-based guide for pediatric prescribing

Ivermectin treats intestinal nematodes and ectoparasites with weight-based dosing.

Primary FDA-Approved Indications

Use is common for strongyloidiasis, onchocerciasis, and refractory scabies.

Strongyloidiasis

FDA Approved
ChildrenCDC guidance

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Onchocerciasis

FDA Approved
ChildrenWHO guidance

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Crusted scabies

FDA Approved
Children >=15 kgCDC guidance

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Secondary Clinical Uses

Refractory head lice

Secondary Use
ChildrenClinical studies

Off-Label Uses

Note: Off-label uses may be clinically appropriate based on evidence and expert consensus, but are not FDA-approved for these indications. Always consider the evidence base and document clinical reasoning.

Cutaneous larva migrans

Off-Label
ChildrenClinical trials

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