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Hello! i am prescribed ivermectin (soolantra) for my rosacea. when applying, i may put a tiny amount above my lip and fear that i may have ingested some. i noticed the back of my throat had a "cool" feeling. should i be concerned?

Q: hello! i am prescribed ivermectin (soolantra) for my rosacea. when applying, i may put a tiny amount above my lip and fear that i may have ingested some. i noticed the back of my throat had a "cool" feeling. should i be concerned?

: No, there will be no local or systemic toxicity with just a tiny exposure.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, there will be no local or systemic toxicity with just a tiny exposure.

Answered 10/11/2022

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A member asked:

Hello! i am prescribed ivermectin (soolantra) for my rosacea. when applying, i may put a tiny amount above my lip and fear that i may have ingested some. i noticed the back of my throat had a "cool" feeling. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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