Ivermectin

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Ivermectin during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Used as treatment of onchocercosis and filariasis. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Ivermectin:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24528912
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19544101
  3. http://seq.es/seq/0214-3429/22/2/revisionperez.pdf
  4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14620457
  5. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
  6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
  7. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf
  8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8005194
  9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8299677

Comments  

+3 #1 Reviewer: alliej0225, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2019-04-24 04:19
I was given this drug because the nurse practitioner said I had scabies.They continued to treat me for scabies but did not perform the scrap test.Found out today that I DO NOT have scabies.Now I am wondering what effects this drug will have.

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