IVERMECTIN Anthelmintic & Boticide T-Shirt

Ivermectin is a medication that is used to treat parasite infestations.67 In humans, this includes head lice, scabies, river blindness (onchocerciasis), strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, ascariasis, and lymphatic filariasis.68910 In veterinary medicine, it is used to prevent and treat heartworm and acariasis, among other indications.9 It can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin for external infestations.611 Side effects, although uncommon, include fever, itching, and skin rash when taken by mouth,6 and red eyes, dry skin, and burning skin when used topically for head lice.12 It is unclear if it is safe for use during pregnancy, but is probably acceptable for use during breastfeeding.13 It belongs to the avermectin family of medications...