scavista 12 mg – Ivermectin 12mg tablets​

Scavista 12 mg Tablet is a prescription antiparasitic medication containing Ivermectin 12 mg, produced by Zuventus Healthcare Ltd. It is primarily used to treat various parasitic infections affecting the skin, eyes, and intestines.​

🩺 Product Overview

• Brand Name: Scavista 12 mg Tablet

• Generic Name: Ivermectin 12 mg

• Manufacturer: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

• Therapeutic Class: Anti-infective / Antiparasitic

• Form: Oral tablet

• Packaging: Blister strip of 2 tablets

• Storage: Store below 30°C, protected from moisture

• Prescription: not Required

🦠 Indications

Scavista 12 mg is indicated for the treatment of:​

• Strongyloidiasis (intestinal threadworm infection)

• Onchocerciasis (river blindness)

• Scabies (skin infestation by mites)

• Head lice (pediculosis)

• Ascariasis (roundworm infection)

• Enterobiasis (pinworm infection)

• Trichuriasis (whipworm infection) ​Zuventus

⚙️ Mechanism of Action

Ivermectin 12mg tablets works by binding selectively to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in the nerve and muscle cells of parasites. This increases the permeability of the cell membrane to chloride ions, leading to hyperpolarization, paralysis, and death of the parasite. ​

📋 Dosage and Administration

• Administration: Take orally with water on an empty stomach.

• Dosage: Typically, a single dose of 200 µg/kg body weight. Dosage may vary based on the condition and patient weight.

• Repeat Dosing: For certain conditions like scabies, a second dose may be administered after 7-14 days.​

Note: Always follow the prescribing physician’s instructions regarding dosage and duration. ​

⚠️ Precautions and Warnings

• Allergy: Contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to ivermectin.

• Pregnancy and Lactation: Use only if clearly needed and prescribed by a healthcare provider.

• Neurological Conditions: Caution in patients with a history of neurological disorders.

• Liver Impairment: Use with caution; monitor liver function tests.

🔄 Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: May enhance anticoagulant effect; monitor INR levels.

• Diethylcarbamazine: Concurrent use may increase the risk of adverse reactions.

• Other CNS Depressants: May potentiate sedative effects; use cautiously. ​

❌ Contraindications

• Known hypersensitivity to ivermectin or any component of the formulation.

• Children weighing less than 15 kg.

• Patients with meningitis or other central nervous system diseases. ​

🛒 Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (15°C to 30°C).

• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.

• Keep out of reach of children.