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Generic Name: ivermectin (oral) (EYE ver MEK tin)
Brand Name: StromectolUpdate:Can Ivermectin be used to treat COVID-19?
Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on April 8, 2020.
What is ivermectin?
Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication.
Ivermectin is used to treat infections in the body that are caused by certain parasites.
Ivermectin is currently being investigated as a treatment for coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19. The trials so far have shown ivermectin reduces the number of cell-associated viral DNA by 99.8 % in 24 hours. Further studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of this medicine in humans with COVID-19.
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