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Compare Emverm vs. Stromectol

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  • Emverm (mebendazole)
    Ivermectin (Stromectol)
  • Emverm (mebendazole)
    Ivermectin (Stromectol)

  • Summary of Emverm vs. Stromectol

    Summary for Antiparasitic
    Prescription only

    Emverm (mebendazole) is an antiparasitic medication used to treat various worm infections of the intestine like pinworm, roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm. It comes as a chewable tablet that can be used in adults and children ages 2 years and older. It's only available as a brand-name medication since there is no generic. Common side effects include loss of appetite, stomach pain, and diarrhea.

    Summary for Antiparasitic agent
    Prescription only

    Ivermectin (Stromectol) is an antiparasitic medication. It's used to treat infections caused by certain parasites in the tropical areas. Ivermectin (Stromectol) is also sometimes prescribed off-label for treating scabies. Ivermectin (Stromectol) can be taken by adults and children weighing 15 kg and more. Depending on what infection you have, you might only need a single dose of ivermectin (Stromectol), or repeated treatments. Some common side effects of ivermectin (Stromectol) include stomach pain and nausea. Watch out for dizziness, itching, rash, and swelling, which can be symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.

  • Indications of Emverm vs. Stromectol

    Indications for
    •Pinworm
    •Whipworm
    •Roundworm
    •Hookworm
    Indications for
    •Treatment of a parasitic gut infection caused by Strongyloides stercoralis (Strongyloidiasis)
    •Treatment of parasitic skin and eye infections caused by Onchocerca volvulus (Onchocerciasis, or river blindness)

  • Pros and Cons of Emverm vs. Stromectol

    Pros and Const for Antiparasitic
    Pros
    •Can be taken with or without food
    •Safe to use in children 2 years and older
    •Works well with a small number of doses
    Cons
    •Side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
    •Can cause a serious skin reaction if taken with metronidazole
    •Can take up to 3 weeks for the infection to clear
    Pros and Const for Antiparasitic agent
    Pros
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •Only requires one dose of treatment for strongyloidiasis
    •Treatment of choice for river blindness
    Cons
    •Requires repeated stool tests to make sure your stomach infection is completely cleared
    •Must be taken on an empty stomach
    •Not a safe choice during pregnancy

  • Common Side Effects of Emverm vs. Stromectol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Reduced appetite
    •Stomach pain
    •Diarrhea
    •Passing gas
    •Nausea
    •Vomiting
    •Rash
    Common Side Effects for

    Reported by people treated for strongyloidiasis

    •Dizziness (3%)
    •Itching (3%)
    •Nausea (2%)
    •Diarrhea (2%)

    Reported by people treated for river blindness

    •Itching (28%)
    •Fever (23%)
    •Skin swelling or rash (23%)
    •Swollen lymph nodes (5-13%)
    •Joint pain (9%)

  • Warnings of Emverm vs. Stromectol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Seizures
    •Low white blood cell count
    •Serious skin reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reaction (Mazzotti reaction)
    •Brain and nervous system problems

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