The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated a warning against the use of ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment amid growing reports of individuals taking the drug often used to treat parasitic worms in animals.
"Animal drugs are often highly concentrated because they are used for large animals like horses and cows, which can weigh a lot more than we do—a ton or more," reads an agency webpage."Such high doses can be highly toxic in humans."
Ivermectin toxicity can result in symptoms like"rash, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, neurologic disorders, and potentially severe hepatitis requiring hospitalization," Mississippi health officials noted. An overdose on ivermectin can result in seizures, coma and even death,As of Aug.
Consumers with an ivermectin prescription for an approved use should take the drug exactly as prescribed, the FDA said. Some approved uses include treatment for headlice, skin issues like rosacea and conditions stemming from parasitic worms.Stay up-to-date on the biggest health and wellness news with our weekly recap.
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