Ivermectin (4 brand names, 3 dosage forms, 2 routes)
Available dosage forms: TABLET, LOTION, CREAM.
Routes of administration: ORAL, TOPICAL.
Brand Names
- IVERMECTIN
- SKLICE
- SOOLANTRA
- STROMECTOL
Dosage and Administration
Cattle: IVOMEC Injection should be given only by subcutaneous injection under the loose skin in front of or behind the shoulder at the recommended dose level of 200 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram of body weight. Each mL of IVOMEC contains 10 mg of ivermectin, sufficient to treat 110 lb (50 kg) of body weight (maximum 10 mL per injection site). Body Weight (lb) Dose Volume (mL) 220 2 330 3 440 4 550 5 660 6 770 7 880 8 990 9 1100 10 Swine: IVOMEC Injection should be given only by subcutaneous injection in the neck of swine at the recommended dose level of 300 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram (2.2 lb) of body weight. Each mL of IVOMEC contains 10 mg of ivermectin, sufficient to treat 75 lb of body weight. Body Weight (lb) Dose Volume (mL) Growing Pigs 19 1/4 38 1/2 75 1 150 2 Breeding Animals 225 3 (Sows, Gilts, and Boars) 300 4 375 5 450 6 Do not underdose. Ensure each animal receives a complete dose based on a current body weight. Underdosing may result in ineffective treatment, and encourage the development of parasite resistance.