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Iverzen 6 MG Tablet

Manufactured byKlar Sehen Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsIvermectin
Description
Iverzen 6 MG Tablet is used to treat worm infections in the intestine, skin, and eyes. This medicine works by killing the worms. Iverzen 6 MG Tablet may have side effects like nausea, dizziness, weakness, diarrhoea, sleepiness, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or worsen. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy. Iverzen 6 MG Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach. It is usually recommended as a single dose. However, your doctor may suggest you take this medicine a few times a year at relevant intervals till the infection is completely cured. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Iverzen 6 MG Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any other health problems or taking any other medicines. It is not recommended for use in children with a bodyweight of less than 15 kg. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Iverzen 6 MG Tablet

  • Fever
  • Skin rash
  • Increased heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weakness
  • Sleepiness

Uses of Iverzen 6 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Onchocerciasis
  • Strongyloidiasis
  • Scabies
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken for Iverzen 6 MG Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Iverzen 6 MG Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Iverzen 6 MG Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Iverzen 6 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of relevant safety information, Iverzen 6 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly needed. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Iverzen 6 MG Tablet may pass into the breastmilk in low concentrations. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Iverzen 6 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of relevant safety information, Iverzen 6 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly needed. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Iverzen 6 MG Tablet may pass into the breastmilk in low concentrations. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Mazzotti reaction

Mazzotti reaction is a severe allergic response characterised by fever, itching, stomach pain, low blood pressure, joint pain, build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, etc. Iverzen 6 MG Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause a Mazzotti reaction in some cases.

Pretreatment assessment for Loa loa infection

If you are co-infected with Loa loa (an infectious condition caused by a type of worm known as Loa loa) during treatment with Iverzen 6 MG Tablet, it may cause an increased risk of encephalopathy (a condition that affects the function or structure of the brain and causes damage). Therefore, if you are in Loa loa endemic areas, a pretreatment assessment for such infection is necessary.

Use in children

Iverzen 6 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children with a bodyweight of less than 15 kg.

Driving and operating machines

Iverzen 6 MG Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, or tremor. Hence, if you experience such symptoms, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.

Missed Dose

Since Iverzen 6 MG Tablet is usually given in a single dose, the chances of missing a dose are low. However, in some cases where your infection has not cleared, your doctor may recommend additional doses after a few months. In such situations, if you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose with Iverzen 6 MG Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Iverzen 6 MG Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Interaction with Medicine

Oxcarbazepine

Warfarin

Amprenavir

Erythromycin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Iverzen 6 MG Tablet on an empty stomach. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Iverzen 6 MG Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may recommend stool and blood tests to check if your infection has cleared.
Miscelleneous

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Iverzen 6 MG Tablet works by paralysing the parasites, leading to their death.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Anthelmintics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Drugs, H., 2021. Ivermectin: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 19 October 2021].

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Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 19 October 2021].

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/050742s026lbl.pdf
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