Comparing Ivermectin vs Mebendazole
Ivermectin | Mebendazole |
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Ivermectin | Mebendazole |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for COVID-19, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Ascariasis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Onchocerciasis - River Blindness, Strongyloidiasis, Scabies. ivermectin may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Ascariasis, Whipworm Infection, Capillariasis, Dracunculiasis, Angiostrongylosis, Echinococcus, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Hookworm Infection, Hydatid Disease... View more |
Related suggestions Ascariasis
Filariasis, Elephantiasis
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More about Ivermectin | More about Mebendazole | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Ivermectin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Mebendazole has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 22% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: ivermectin side effects in more detail. |
See also: mebendazole side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Stromectol | Emverm, Vermox | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
16 hours |
11.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 99 drugs are known to interact with ivermectin:
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A total of 10 drugs are known to interact with mebendazole:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
November 22, 1996 |
June 28, 1974 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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