Isco 12mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
Active Ingredient	Ivermectin (12mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Macrocyclic Lactone Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Ectoparasiticides
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	584

FAQ

Is Isco 12mg available over the counter?

No, Isco 12mg is not available over the counter. It can only be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not self-medicate to avoid any side effects. Take it only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to get the maximum benefit of Isco 12mg.

Is Isco 12mg safe?

Isco 12mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What if I forget to take a dose of Isco 12mg?

If you forget a dose of Isco 12mg, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Isco 12mg effective?

Isco 12mg is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. It is important to complete the full course of treatment. Stopping the use of Isco 12mg may cause the symptoms to return or even worsen.

How does Isco 12mg work?

Isco 12mg works by first paralyzing and then later killing the infection-causing organisms. This also helps in slowing down the multiplication rate of the causative organisms, thereby accelerating the healing process. This whole process helps in treating the infection.

What is Isco 12mg? What is it used for?

Isco 12mg belongs to a class of medicines known as ectoparasiticides. It helps to treat many types of parasite infections, including head lice, scabies, river blindness (onchocerciasis), certain types of diarrhea (strongyloidiasis) and some other worm infections. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin for external infestations.

What if you forget to take Isco Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Isco 12mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Isco 12mg Tablet Reviews

Isco 12mg is an antiparasitic medication. It is used to treat parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes.

Your doctor will explain how to take Isco 12mg and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you take it correctly. Generally, it is taken on an empty stomach. You usually need to take it only once to get rid of your infection. However, if you do not feel better after taking it, talk to your doctor. To get the most benefit from the medicine, drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine when taking this medication.

This medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. Your doctor may get stool and blood tests after taking the medication to see if you have gotten rid of the infection. Remember before taking it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How Isco 12mg Tablet Works

Isco 12mg is an antiparasitic medication. It works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. This treats your infection.

How to Use Isco 12mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Isco 12mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Isco 12mg Tablet

In Treatment of Parasitic infections: Isco 12mg helps treat many parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes. It works by paralyzing and killing the parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Isco 12mg Tablet

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Isco 12mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Isco 12mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Isco 12mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Isco 12mg.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Isco 12mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Isco 12mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Isco 12mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine when taking this medication.
Take it on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.
Isco 12mg helps treat parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes.
Your doctor may get stool and blood tests after taking the medication to see if you have gotten rid of the infection.
You usually need to take it only once to get rid of your infection. However, if you don't feel better after taking it, talk to your doctor.

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