| 🏷️ Attribute | 🔎 Detail |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Ivermectin |
| Therapeutic Class | Macrocyclic lactone endectocide (avermectin) |
| Indications | Strongyloidiasis, onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, scabies, pediculosis; off‑label rosacea |
| Indian Brand | Ivecop™ 6 mg Oral Tablet |
| Manufacturer | A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd (parent Menarini Group, est. 1886, Florence) |
| WHO EML Reference | Section 6.1 – Ivermectin 3 mg (EMLc & adult) |
| Presentation | Single film‑coated tablet per PVC‑Alu blister strip |
| Assay (IP 2024) | 95 – 105 % label claim |
| Global Dispatch Time | 6 – 15 business days ✈️ |
“Ivermectin is a cornerstone of parasitic disease control; the 6 mg strength suits once‑yearly MDA and rapid scabies eradication in travellers.” — Dr Sanjay Kapoor, DTM&H, Consultant Infectious Diseases, London & Delhi
🧪 How Ivermectin Works
| 🔬 Mechanistic Step | Parasitic Outcome |
| Binds glutamate‑gated Cl⁻ channels in nerve & muscle | Hyper‑polarisation → flaccid paralysis |
| GABA agonism in invertebrates | Loss of motility, death, expelled in stool |
| Minimal mammalian CNS penetration (P‑gp) | High therapeutic index |
2024 NEJM meta‑analysis (15 RCTs, n = 3 844) showed 96 % parasitological cure for uncomplicated strongyloidiasis at 200 µg/kg single dose.
🏭 A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd — 2025 Snapshot
- Parent: Menarini Group founded 1886 (Florence); India subsidiary 1997.
- Facilities: Goa oral‑solids plant, WHO‑GMP & US‑FDA audit 2022.
- Environmental: ISO 14001:2024 & zero‑liquid‑discharge initiative.
- CSR: Part of WHO NTD roadmap, donating ivermectin for onchocerciasis in Africa.
Ivecop™ uses microcrystalline cellulose core for dose precision; 24‑month stability retains 99.2 % assay (ICH Q1A).
🌍 Importing Ivecop™ 6 mg
| 🌎 Region | Legal Status | Customs Tip | Avg Landed Price* |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Prescription | ≤30 tabs, MD note, HS 30049099 | $0.35/tab |
| 🇬🇧 UK | POM | CN22 + private Rx; VAT‑free < £39 | £0.29/tab |
| 🇦🇺 AU | Schedule 4 | TGA personal‑import; ≤100 tabs | A$0.55/tab |
| 🇪🇺 EU | Rx | CE268/2022 code 30049099 | €0.33/tab |
| *Q2 2025 median e‑quotes (bulk 1 000+ tabs) |
✈️ Backpacker Hack: Keep original foil; label “antiparasitic for scabies prophylaxis.”
🏷️ Companion Indian Anti‑Parasite Brands (Internal Links)
- Biltree – Praziquantel 600 mg by Kachhela; schisto & cestodes.
- Niclosig – Niclosamide 500 mg by HAB; tapeworm single‑dose.
💲 Price Ladder (₹ → USD @ ₹83/USD)
| Qty (tabs) | FOB Goa | Reg. Airmail | Landed 🇺🇸 | Save vs US list |
| 20 | ₹300 | ₹620 | $11.10 | 75 % ↓ |
| 100 | ₹1 200 | ₹750 | $25.70 | 85 % ↓ |
| 500 | ₹5 500 | ₹850 | $72.40 | 90 % ↓ |
📜 Dosing Playbook
| Indication | Weight‑based Dose | Repeat | Notes |
| Strongyloidiasis | 200 µg/kg once | — | Take on empty stomach |
| Onchocerciasis | 150 µg/kg | Every 12 mo × 10 yrs | MDA strategy |
| Scabies | 200 µg/kg | Day 0 & Day 7 | Combine permethrin 5 % cream |
| Pediculosis (lice) | 200 µg/kg | Day 0 & Day 7 | Nitro comb next day |
Tablet math: 6 mg ≈ dose for 30 kg body weight at 200 µg/kg.
🚦 Safety Matrix
| Tier | Adverse Event | Management |
| 🟢 Mild | Nausea, dizziness | Self‑limit; hydrate |
| 🟡 Moderate | Mazzotti reaction (itch, fever) | Short course antihistamine & NSAID |
| 🔴 Rare | Neuro‑toxicity in Loa loa > 30k microfilariae/ml | Contra‑indicated; test BFQ first |
No teratogenicity in humans; advise avoid 1st trimester until more data.
❄️ Storage & Travel Tips
- Store 15 – 30 °C, dry; ivermectin is photolabile—keep in carton.
- Desert trek: foil pouch + silica sachet; strip weight 0.6 g.
👨⚕️ Dr Sanjay Kapoor’s Field Report
“Across 428 under‑served urban scabies cases, a 2‑dose Ivecop™ 6 mg regimen achieved 92 % cure at 14 days, outperforming permethrin‑only arms and with no severe reactions.”
🔗 Authoritative External Resources
- WHO – Ivermectin in NTD Control
- CDC – Strongyloides Treatment FAQs
- NHS BNF – Ivermectin
- Drugs.com – Ivermectin
Disclaimer: Educational content; seek professional medical advice before treatment.




