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Is it safe to use ivermectol in paediatic age group?

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An antihelmintic used mainly in the treatment of onchocerciasis in humans, and also for strongyloidiasis, ascariasis, trichuriasis and enterobiasis. It is also used in the treatment of norwegian scabies and filariasis.

Dosage: Ivermectin is not given to children weighing less than 15 kg. The dose is 150 ðg/kg bodyweight (in children weighing more).

Adverse effects : hypersensitivity, transient headache, dizziness, insomnia and elevated body temperature and occasional joint and muscle pain.

You can access the same from the DRUG INDEX on www.pediatriconcall.com or from the link given below:

http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/
DrugsandMedical/alphabeticaldruglinks_generic.asp
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