News briefing： Ivermectin

Ivermectin, also known as Ivermectin, is a kind of avermectin family [1] effective against a variety of parasites [2], which is suitable for the treatment of head lice [1], scabies mites Caused by scabies [3], onchocerciasis (river blindness) [4], nematode infection [5], elephantiasis caused by bancroftian filariasis, etc. [6]. Ivermectin can be applied to the skin or taken orally, but contact with eyes should be avoided [1]

Ivermectin has a high curative effect on sheep scabies. At the same time, it can also fight against the larvae of scab typhus, sheep lice fly, sheep fly flies and most of the nematodes and lung parasites in the gastrointestinal tract, and can control myiasis caused by the excrement of blow flies. When used on sheep scabies, the most commonly used dosage form is long-acting ivermectin controlled-release capsules.