Ivecop 12mg (Ivermectin Tablet)
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| SKU | 563 |
| Generic For | Stromectol |
| Strength | 12 mg |
| Manufacturer | Tosc International Pvt. Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ivermectin | Expiry | April/2024 |
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Ivecop 12mg (Ivermectin Tablet) – Affordable Stromectol Alternative
Ivecop 12 mg consists of Ivermectin is a macrolide antibiotic agent belonging to the class of avermectin. It is extracted from a fungus, Streptomyces avermitilis. The fungus is discovered in Japan. The drug exhibits broad-spectrum action against many external or internal parasites, or specifically arthropod, and nematode parasites. Ivermectin is the main medicinal substance contained in the Ivecop tablets.
What is Ivecop 12 mg used for?
The drug is active against most nematodes parasites. Ivermectin is also used in treating arthropod ectoparasite infestations like, scabies. Its principal indications are for the treatment of strongyloidiasis, and onchocerciasis. Also, it shows an effective action against some other helminth parasites, specifically Ascaris lumbricoides.
How does Ivecop work?
The drug acts by adhering the glutamate-activated calcium channels of the parasite, preventing their closure. As calcium flows into the cells, the membrane of the cell is hyperpolarized, and no nervous signal can be transferred. The insect is paralyzed and gradually dies. Ivermectin also acts as an antagonist of the GABA neurotransmitters. The drug inhibits the reproduction of the parasites also. To treat your infections, buy Ivecop 12 mg online.
What are the different doses of Ivecop?
Ivecop is available to order online from premiumrxdrugs.com in 12 mg strength. You can buy Ivecop 12 mg online at unbeatable price.
How should Ivecop be taken?
- The drug is available in the form of tablets. Ivecop is taken as a single dose. Take the medicine before your first drink and food of the day, or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with an adequate amount of water.
- Take Ivecop tablets strictly according to your doctor’s instruction. Do not alter the dosage plan unless your physician advises you to do so.
- Take the medicine regularly to get the best results.
- To help you remember, take the tablets at the same time each day.
- In some cases, the condition may become worse when the intake of the medicine is stopped suddenly. Your dose may need to be slowly decreased.
- Overdose: Seek medical attention immediately, in the case of an overdose of Ivermectin. You may experience:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Pain in the abdomen or stomach
- Nausea
- Tingling of hands or feet
- Seizure
- Hives
- Loss of coordination
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Headache
- Weakness
- Swelling of the arms, feet, face, arms, or lower legs
- Take the tablets for as long as your physician recommends.
Missed Dose of Ivecop
If you have forgotten a dose, take it as soon you remember and go back to your usual dosing schedule. If the time to take the next dose is near, leave the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to compensate the forgotten one.
What are the side effects of Ivecop?
The common adverse effects of the drug are as follows:
- Weakness
- Constipation
- Appetite loss
- Tremor
- Sweating
- Pain in the abdomen
- Itching
- Trouble walking or standing
- Pain in the muscles
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Rash
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Worsening of the asthma
Some other less common adverse reactions of Ivecop are as follows.
- Vision problems
- Rapid heart rate
- Difficulty in breathing
- Facial swelling
- Low blood pressure
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Join pain
- Eye pain, tearing, or redness
- Abnormal sensation in the eyes
- Swelling of the eyelids
- Painful glands in the armpit or neck.
If any of the above conditions persist or deteriorate, Contact your physician immediately.
What medications interact with Ivecop?
Avoid consuming Ivecop, if you are taking the medicines that are given below:
- Diethylcarbamazine citrate, a medicine used in the treatment of lymphatic filariasis
- Warfarin, a medicine used in the prevention of blood clots
When should Ivecop not be used?
Tell the doctor, before consuming the medicine:
- If you are hypersensitive to the drug, or its components
- If you are suffering from asthma, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- If you are consuming any prescription, or nonprescription medicines
- If you are hypersensitive to some food products
- If you are a woman of childbearing potential. You should discuss the positives and negatives of taking Ivermectin, at the time of pregnancy
- Breastfeeding women are advised not to take Ivermectin as it may pass into the breast milk and harm the nursing baby
- The drug may cause dizziness. Do not drive or use machinery, while taking Ivermectin as these activities may require a high degree of mental attention
How should Ivecop be stored?
- Do not forget to see the expiry date of the product.
- Place the medicine away from children.
- Store Ivecop at a room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
- Always keep the written record of your medications.
- Avoid freezing the tablets.
- Do not share your medicines with your near and dear ones.
What is Ivecop 12mg used for?
Ivecop 12mg contains ivermectin 12mg — the higher-dose ivermectin tablet for patients requiring more drug in a single dose based on body weight (150–200 mcg/kg). Heavier patients (typically 60–80+kg) require 12mg to achieve the correct antiparasitic dose. Ivecop 12mg is used for the same indications as 6mg: onchocerciasis, strongyloidiasis, scabies, head lice, lymphatic filariasis, and other helminthic infections. It provides the convenience of fewer tablets for patients requiring 12mg or more.
Why is the 12mg dose used instead of 6mg for some patients?
Ivermectin dosing is weight-based: 150–200 mcg/kg for most indications. A 60kg patient requires 9–12mg; an 80kg patient requires 12–16mg. The 12mg tablet allows adult patients to take their correct dose with fewer tablets. For scabies in a 70kg adult (requiring 10.5–14mg), one or two 6mg tablets with imprecise rounding can be replaced by one 12mg tablet plus half a 6mg (or as directed). A single 12mg tablet is the most common treatment for 60–80kg patients with scabies or strongyloidiasis.
How should Ivecop 12mg be taken for scabies?
For scabies: one oral dose of ivermectin at 200 mcg/kg on an empty stomach — a 70kg patient takes approximately 14mg (one 12mg + one 6mg tablet, or as dose-rounded by physician). Take on an empty stomach for best absorption. A repeat dose at 2 weeks is recommended for standard scabies, and doses at 1, 2, and 8 weeks for crusted (Norwegian) scabies. Topical permethrin can be used simultaneously. Wash all clothing, bedding, and towels at 60°C or higher. Treat all household and close contacts simultaneously.
How quickly does Ivecop 12mg work against scabies mites?
Ivermectin is absorbed rapidly from the gut and reaches therapeutic plasma levels within 4 hours on an empty stomach. Scabies mites are killed within 24–48 hours of ivermectin exposure. Post-treatment itching and rash may persist for 2–4 weeks — this is an immune reaction to dead mites and mite debris in the skin, not treatment failure. Significant improvement in itch and lesion count should be apparent by 3–4 weeks. If symptoms worsen after 4 weeks or new burrows appear, a repeat course or combination therapy is warranted.
Is Ivecop 12mg safe for immunocompromised patients?
Immunocompromised patients (HIV/AIDS, solid organ transplant recipients, haematological malignancy patients) are at risk of disseminated strongyloidiasis — a potentially fatal hyperinfection. Ivermectin 12mg is the treatment of choice for strongyloidiasis in immunocompromised patients. In disseminated strongyloidiasis, higher or repeated doses may be needed — specialist supervision is essential. Crusted scabies is also more common and more severe in immunocompromised patients — ivermectin 12mg combined with topical permethrin, with multiple treatment cycles, is standard care.
Who should avoid Ivecop 12mg?
Ivermectin is contraindicated at any dose in children under 15kg. Not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy — limited safety data. Caution in significant hepatic impairment. Absolute caution in patients from regions endemic for Loa loa filariasis — high Loa loa microfilaraemia (>8000 mf/mL) can cause fatal encephalopathy with ivermectin. Warfarin interaction — monitor INR. Do not use for non-approved indications (e.g., COVID-19) without medical guidance. CNS-depressant drugs may interact — avoid concomitant use.
How does Ivecop 12mg compare to Ivecop 6mg?
Ivecop 12mg and 6mg contain the same active ingredient — ivermectin — at different doses. The 12mg tablet provides a higher single-dose unit for patients requiring more drug based on body weight. For most adults (60–80kg), a single 12mg tablet provides the appropriate treatment dose for scabies and strongyloidiasis without needing multiple 6mg tablets. For children and lighter adults, the 6mg tablet allows more precise weight-based dose adjustment. The choice is purely based on body weight and required dose.
Is Ivecop 12mg equivalent to Stromectol 12mg?
Yes. Ivecop 12mg and Stromectol 12mg (where available) both contain ivermectin 12mg in bioequivalent formulations. Ivecop is a generic formulation providing the same antiparasitic effect as branded Stromectol at a significantly lower cost — making treatment of parasitic infections more accessible, particularly when multiple doses are required for crusted scabies or strongyloidiasis in immunocompromised patients.
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Yes. PremiumRxDrugs.com ships Ivecop 12mg to the USA, UK, Australia, and many countries worldwide. Our genuine manufacturer-verified antiparasitic medications, transparent pricing, and free worldwide shipping on qualifying orders make us a dependable international pharmacy for patients requiring ivermectin.
What side effects does Ivecop 12mg cause?
Side effects are generally minimal and dose-dependent. GI effects — nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain — are most common at higher doses. Dizziness, drowsiness, and headache occur in some patients. Mazzotti-type reactions (fever, rash, pruritus, oedema, lymphadenopathy) occur with onchocerciasis treatment due to dying microfilariae — expected and managed with antihistamines. Neurological toxicity (confusion, tremor) is rare at therapeutic doses in healthy individuals without Loa loa. At 12mg, side effects are proportionally more likely than at 6mg.
What precautions apply to Ivecop 12mg?
Take on an empty stomach for best absorption. Use weight-based dosing — 200 mcg/kg for scabies. Screen for Loa loa in endemic regions before use. Monitor INR if on warfarin. For scabies: repeat at 2 weeks, decontaminate clothing and bedding, treat all contacts. For strongyloidiasis in immunocompromised patients: specialist supervision and follow-up stool microscopy to confirm eradication. Report any confusion, tremor, or encephalopathy immediately. Do not exceed recommended doses — higher doses increase CNS toxicity risk.
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