Antiparasitic Articles
Evidence-based articles about antiparasitic from certified pharmacists
Ivermectin Paste: What It Is, Why You Shouldn't Use It, and What to Take Instead
Ivermectin paste is a veterinary product designed for horses, not humans. Using it risks serious overdose because the concentration is calibrated for animals weighing hundreds of pounds. Learn what the correct human dose is and where to buy safe, pharmaceutical-grade ivermectin tablets in the USA.
Can You Buy Ivermectin Over the Counter in Australia?
Ivermectin is a Schedule 4 prescription-only medicine in Australia, meaning you cannot buy it over the counter without a valid doctor's prescription. Getting a prescription through a GP or telehealth service is straightforward, and licensed online pharmacies can then fill and ship it directly to your address. This guide covers Australian regulations, dosing, side effects, and how to order safely.
Ivermectin for Scabies: Dose by Weight, Second Dose Timing and How It Compares With Permethrin
How oral ivermectin is dosed for scabies: weight bands at 200 mcg/kg, why a second dose 7 to 14 days later is needed, the food question, the crusted scabies schedule, who should use permethrin instead, what the Cochrane review and the Fiji SHIFT trial found, and what a course costs at US pharmacy prices.
Mebendazole vs Albendazole for Worms: Which One Should You Take?
Mebendazole and albendazole both treat worm infections, but they work differently and target different parasites. Mebendazole stays in the gut and is best for pinworm, roundworm, and whipworm. Albendazole absorbs into the body and is required for tissue-invasive infections like neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease.
Ivermectin Horse Paste for Humans: What You Need to Know
Ivermectin horse paste uses the same active ingredient as human ivermectin tablets, but the veterinary formulation is dangerous for people due to imprecise dosing, untested excipients, and concentrations designed for animals weighing over 1,000 pounds. Human-grade ivermectin is available online in the USA, properly dosed, and far safer.
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