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What is the appropriate dosage of stromectol (ivermectin) for scabies?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Scabies: Ivermectin (Stromectol) dose is 200 mcg/kg orally on an empty stomach with water. 2 or > doses at least 7 days apart is sometimes needed.scabies infestation. Per CDC: “The safety of ivermectin in children weighing less than 15 kg and in pregnant women has not been established.”

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ivermectin: Ivermectin (Stromectol) dose is 200 mcg/kg orally on an empty stomach with water. 2 or > doses at least 7 days apart is sometimes needed.scabies infestation. Per CDC: “The safety of ivermectin in children weighing less than 15 kg and in pregnant women has not been established.”

Answered 12/1/2014

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