Ivermectin
Infants & Children

Infants & Children

Strongyloides stercoralis

Asymptomatic or simple intestinal infection

200 mcg/kg/dose PO daily for 2 days

Ascaris lumbricoides

Alternative to albendazole/mebendazole

200 mcg/kg/dose PO as a single dose

Weight Based Dosing

Body Weight (kg) to Provide Approximately 200 mcg/kg; Number of 3 mg tablets
  • < 15 kg: Consult Infectious Disease
  • 15 to 24 kg: One tablet (3 mg)
  • 25 to 35 kg: Two tablets (6 mg)
  • 36 to 50 kg: Three tablets (9 mg)
  • 51 to 65 kg: Four tablets (12 mg)
  • 66 to 79 kg: Five tablets (15 mg)
  • ≥ 80 kg: Approx. 200 mcg/kg