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If i am allergic to penicillin and bactrim, can i take ivermectin? does it contain any of these two compounds inside?

Q: if i am allergic to penicillin and bactrim, can i take ivermectin? does it contain any of these two compounds inside?

: Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic drug, it is not an antibiotic. Do you have parasites? If so, discuss with your prescribing physician. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19

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Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic drug, it is not an antibiotic. Do you have parasites? If so, discuss with your prescribing physician. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19

Answered 9/14/2021

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