Ivermectin 3 mg tablets are a prescription antiparasitic medication used in humans to treat certain worm- and parasite-related infections. Specifically, they are approved for conditions such as Strongyloidiasis (intestinal infection by the roundworm Strongyloides stercoralis) and Onchocerciasis (river blindness, caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus) in appropriate patients. Mechanistically Ivermectin 3 mg works by binding to certain nerve and muscle channels (glutamate-gated chloride channels) in the parasite, increasing the permeability of the cell membrane to chloride ions, which results in paralysis and death of the parasiteIt’s important to note that ivermectin is not approved to treat viral infections such as COVID-19; major health authorities have emphasised there is insufficient evidence for such use.As with all medications, actual use should follow a healthcare provider’s prescription, considering the patient’s specific condition, weight, overall health and potential interactions.
