Covermect 12 mg Tablet

Composition of Covermect 12 mg Tablet

Covermect 12 mg Tablet contains Ivermectin 12 mg (as Ivermectin) tablet. It belongs to the Avermectin (anthelmintic/ectoparasiticide) class of medicines.

Uses of Covermect 12 mg Tablet

Treatment of parasitic infections such as intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis; also used for scabies and pediculosis (lice) as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Helps treat parasitic worm infections
• Effective for strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis
• Used for scabies under prescription
• Used for head/body lice under prescription

How Covermect 12 mg Tablet works

Ivermectin is an antiparasitic that binds to glutamate-gated chloride channels in parasites, increasing chloride influx and causing paralysis and death of the parasite. It has minimal effect on humans at recommended doses due to limited penetration into the CNS.

How to take Covermect 12 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor; commonly taken as a single dose based on body weight. Usually taken on an empty stomach with water (about 1 hour before or 2 hours after food), unless advised otherwise. For scabies/lice, a repeat dose may be prescribed after 7–14 days.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, abdominal cramps and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Covermect 12 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Covermect are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• headache
• skin rash
• itching
• fatigue

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Covermect 12 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only on medical advice. Caution in liver disease; dose adjustment/monitoring may be needed. May cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected. In onchocerciasis, may cause Mazzotti reaction (fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, joint/muscle pain). Seek urgent care for severe allergic reactions, breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or severe skin reactions. Not for children below 15 kg unless specifically prescribed.

Do not take Covermect if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Several medicines in this group are avoided in early pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin (may increase INR/bleeding risk),other CNS depressants/alcohol (may increase dizziness),strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitors such as erythromycin,ketoconazole,ritonavir/cobicistat (may increase ivermectin levels)

How to store Covermect 12 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Covermect 12 mg Tablet

Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Boil or filter drinking water and wash vegetables well to prevent reinfection.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOSWIZZ PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antiparasitic

Drug class:

Avermectin (anthelmintic/ectoparasiticide)