Ivecop 6 mg

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Dr. Akansha Kaushal

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Written by Julian Carter

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Julian Carter

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About Ivecop 6 mg

Parasites are organisms that live off the body of other living organisms known as hosts.

Some parasites like Roundworms and Onchocerca Volvulus can cause severe infections, making humans sick.

Ivecop 6 mg is an antiparasitic tablet prescribed to treat Scabies, River Blindness, head lice, and other parasitic infections. It provides quick relief from parasitic infections. 

Ivermectin, the main ingredient of this medicine, is used to treat several tropical diseases, including Onchocerciasis, Helminthiases, and Filariasis. 

Hence, Ivecop 6 helps cure infections by paralyzing or killing the parasite in the body. This medicine is manufactured by TOSC International.

Ivecop 6 mg uses

If parasites are left unchecked in the human body, they can become a significant health risk.

Doctors recommend Ivecop's 6 mg tablet for the treatment of infections like:

Scabies:

This infection is caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei. It is highly contagious and causes itchy skin.

Filariasis:

It is a tropical disease caused by a thread-like parasitic roundworm. Ivecop 6 mg can kill a lot of worms containing the infection. 

Onchocerciasis is also called 'River Blindness,' this disease affects the skin and eyes. This infection spreads through repeated bites of infected black flies. 

Strongyloidiasis:

 This medical condition is caused by parasitic roundworm Strongyloides stercoralis. Humans mostly get this infection by exposure to contaminated soil.

How does Ivecop 6 mg work

Ivermectin, the main ingredient in the medicine, is a semi-synthetic, anthelmintic agent. 

This medication selectively binds to the Glutamate-gated Chloride ion channels in the nerve and muscle cells of the organism. 

This binding makes the cell membrane more permeable to chloride ions.

The excessive ions cause the cell to hyperpolarize, which results in the paralysis and death of the parasite.

Ivecop-6 Dosage

• It would help if you took Ivecop as advised by the doctor. It is usually prescribed as a single-dose medicine
• It would be best if you took the tablet orally with a glass of water
•  Do not crush or chew the medicine 
• Take the pill on an empty stomach

Note: Do not take more than the prescribed dosage of Ivecop 6 mg.

Missed Dose

If your infection has not cleared, the doctor may recommend extra doses after some months. In such circumstances, if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. 

Overdose

It is crucial to take this medicine as per your doctor's recommendation. In case of an overdose, seek medical assistance immediately.

Available strengths of Ivecop

The strength of medicine is the amount of active ingredients in it.

Doctors prescribe the medicine depending on the severity of the infection.

Ivecop 6 mg, manufactured by Tosc International, is available in multiple strengths such as:

• Ivecop 3 mg
• Ivecop 12 mg

The price of the medicine differs for the strength recommended. 

Side effects of Ivecop 6 mg

The medicine may have some common side effects such as:

• Nausea/Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Muscle Pain
• Fever
• Skin rash
• Increased heartbeat
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Swelling of the face, arms, hands, and lower legs

Interactions

Ivecop 6 mg might interact with some drugs, diseases, and food items. Thus, it would be best to always inform your doctor before taking this medication.

Drug Interactions

You must inform your doctor if you take herbal supplements or other drugs.

This medicine for parasitic infections might mildly interact with the below-mentioned medicines:

• Oxcarbazepine
• Warfarin
• Amprenavir
• Erythromycin

Disease interactions

You should keep away from this medication if you are suffering from the following conditions:

• Bradycardia
• Lung disease
• Heart diseases
• Kidney diseases
• Asthma
• Mazzotti reaction
• Loa Loa Infection

Precaution

• Do not consume Ivecop 6 Mg if you are allergic to any ingredient
• Before taking this pill, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or trying to conceive
• Abstain from taking in caffeine when you are on this medication. However, it's recommended that you drink a lot of fluid
• Please do not drink alcohol with these tablets, as it may increase the risk of side effects
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children

Storage

Keep the medicine at room temperature below 30℃. Prevent exposure to direct sunlight and moisture.