Manufacturer: Meridian Medicare Ltd
Salt Composition : Ivermectin(3mg)
Strip of 1 Tablet
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Your doctor will explain how to take Mectin 3mg Tablet and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you take it correctly. Generally, it is taken on an empty stomach. You usually need to take it only once to get rid of your infection. However, if you do not feel better after taking it, talk to your doctor. To get the most benefit from the medicine, drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine when taking this medication.
Avermectins are potent and broad-spectrum anti-parasitic agents. Ivermectin binds selectively and with high affinity to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in invertebrate muscle and nerve cells of the microfilaria.
Ivermectin is metabolized in the liver, and ivermectin and/or its metabolites are excreted almost exclusively in the feces over an estimated 12 days, with less than 1% of the administered dose excreted in the urine. The plasma half-life of ivermectin in man is approximately 18 hours following oral administration.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mectin
No common side effects seen
General Information. Ivermectin is not an antiviral drug and is not FDA-approved for treating or preventing COVID-19. ...
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, immunosuppression. ...
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Loa loa coinfection.
Mectin 3mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mectin 3mg Tablet.
Mectin 3mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Ivermectin is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved antiparasitic drug used to treat several neglected tropical diseases, including onchocerciasis, helminthiases, and scabies. For these indications, ivermectin has been widely used and is generally well-tolerated.
Drug-drug interactions: IVERMECTIN may interact with sedatives (phenobarbital and butalbital), anti-anxiety drugs (clonazepam and lorazepam), narcotic (sodium oxybate), and antiepileptic drugs (valproic acid). Drug-food interactions: IVERMECTIN may interact with alcohol.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Mectin 3mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Mectin 3mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Mectin 3mg Tablet helps treat parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes.
Take it on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.
You usually need to take it only once to get rid of your infection. However, if you don't feel better after taking it, talk to your doctor.
Drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine when taking this medication.
Your doctor may get stool and blood tests after taking the medication to see if you have gotten rid of the infection.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mectin 3mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. What is Mectin 3mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Mectin 3mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as ectoparasiticides. It helps to treat many types of parasite infections, including head lice, scabies, river blindness (onchocerciasis), certain types of diarrhea (strongyloidiasis) and some other worm infections. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin for external infestations.
Q. Is Mectin 3mg Tablet effective?
Mectin 3mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. It is important to complete the full course of treatment. Stopping the use of Mectin 3mg Tablet may cause the symptoms to return or even worsen.
Q. Is Mectin 3mg Tablet available over the counter?
No, Mectin 3mg Tablet is not available over the counter. It can only be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not self-medicate to avoid any side effects. Take it only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to get the maximum benefit of Mectin 3mg Tablet.
Q. How does Mectin 3mg Tablet work?
Mectin 3mg Tablet works by first paralyzing and then later killing the infection-causing organisms. This also helps in slowing down the multiplication rate of the causative organisms, thereby accelerating the healing process. This whole process helps in treating the infection.
