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Dosage for parasite infection in the intestinal tract
Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years)
Typical dosage: 200 mcg/kg of body weight taken as one dose. Most people won’t need more than one dose.
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)
For children who weigh 33 pounds (15 kg) or more
Typical dosage: 200 mcg/kg of body weight taken as one dose. Most children won’t need more than one dose.
For children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kg)
It has not been confirmed that this drug is safe and effective for use in these children.
Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older)
Your liver may not work as well as it used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of this drug can stay in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects.
Dosage for parasite infection in skin or eyes
Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years)
Typical dosage: 150 mcg/kg of body weight taken as one dose.
Follow-up treatment: You’ll likely need follow-up care from your doctor and additional rounds of treatment with this drug. Your doctor will decide when you’ll receive your next dose of ivermectin. You may be treated again in as few as three months.
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)
For children who weigh 33 pounds (15 kg) or more
Typical dosage: 150 mcg/kg of body weight taken as one dose. Most children won’t need more than one dose.
Follow-up treatment: Your child will likely need follow-up care from your doctor and additional rounds of treatment with this drug. Your doctor will decide when your child will receive their next dose of ivermectin. Your child may be treated again in as few as three months.
For children weighing less than 33 pounds (15 kg)
It has not been confirmed that this drug is safe and effective for use in these children.
Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older)
Your liver may not work as well as it used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of this drug can stay in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects.