IVERMECTIN 10 mg 1 x 10 Tabs
Ivermectin enhances the release of gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) at presynaptic neurons. GABA acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter and blocks the post-synaptic stimulation of the adjacent neuron in nematodes or the muscle fiber in arthropods. By stimulating the release of GABA, ivermectin causes paralysis of the parasite and eventual death. As liver flukes and tapeworms do not use GABA as a peripheral nerve transmitter, ivermectin is ineffective against these parasites.
Product Details
In simple-stomached animals, ivermectin is up to 95% absorbed after oral administration. In dogs and cats, ivermectin is FDA-approved only for use as a preventative for heartworm. It has also been used as a microfilaricide, slow-kill adulticide, ectoparasiticide, and endoparasiticide.
Contraindication: Ivermectin is not recommended for use in puppies less than 6 weeks old.