Ivecop 6 mg Tablet

Ivecop 6 mg Tablet is a prescription antiparasitic medicine that contains 6 mg of ivermectin in each tablet. It belongs to the anthelmintic, or anti-worm, drug class and is used to treat certain parasitic infections as directed by a clinician. Ivecop 6 mg Tablet is one of the higher-strength tablet options in the Ivecop line and may be chosen when a doctor wants a dose that matches an adult or weight-based treatment plan. It should be used only for the condition and schedule prescribed by your healthcare provider.

How it works: Ivermectin works by interfering with nerve and muscle function in susceptible parasites, which helps stop them from surviving in the body. As a tablet, Ivecop 6 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can circulate and act against the infection.

Ivecop 6 mg Tablet provides twice the ivermectin amount of the 3 mg tablet and is lower than the 12 mg tablet, so it can help a prescriber fine-tune the total dose without splitting multiple tablets. This strength is often convenient when a doctor needs an intermediate dose based on body weight, infection type, or a specific one-time or short-course treatment plan. Because it is a stronger tablet, it is not meant to be self-started without medical assessment.

• Intestinal strongyloidiasis
• Onchocerciasis (river blindness)
• Other parasitic worm infections prescribed by a doctor
• Off-label parasite treatment only when specifically directed by a clinician

• Swallow Ivecop 6 mg Tablet with a full glass of water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the day and at the time prescribed; some parasite treatments are single-dose or short-course regimens.
• Use the exact number of 6 mg tablets needed to make the prescribed total dose; do not guess or round the dose on your own.
• If your doctor tells you to take it on an empty stomach, do so; if not, follow the label or prescription directions carefully.
• Do not chew, crush, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber specifically instructs you to.
• If you miss a dose, contact your prescriber or pharmacist for advice rather than doubling up.

Each Ivecop 6 mg Tablet supplies 6 mg of ivermectin. The number of tablets and how often they are taken depends on the infection, body weight, and your doctor’s instructions; many ivermectin treatments are given as a single dose, but some conditions may require repeat dosing. Do not exceed the daily amount prescribed by your clinician.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ivermectin may include:

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Itching or rash
• Fatigue
• Headache

• Use Ivecop 6 mg Tablet only after a doctor has confirmed the need for ivermectin treatment.
• Higher-strength tablets like Ivecop 6 mg Tablet may not be appropriate for small children or people who need very exact weight-based dosing.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because ivermectin may need extra caution.
• Use caution with driving or machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking the tablet.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
• If you are taking medicines for seizures, HIV, or tuberculosis, your doctor should review them before you use Ivecop 6 mg Tablet.
• Do not use alcohol if it worsens dizziness, nausea, or dehydration while you are being treated.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other medicines that cause dizziness or sleepiness
• Certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine or phenytoin
• Some antibiotics or antivirals that affect liver enzymes
• Other antiparasitic medicines unless your doctor specifically says to combine them

Store Ivecop 6 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.