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Ivermectin, an inexpensive drug used primarily to treat a wide range of parasitic infestations in animals, has gained popularity in certain countries for the prevention (prophylaxis) and treatment of Covid-19.
The anti-parasitic has led to a great division in the scientific community , Professor Natalie Schellack, head of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Pretoria (UP), recently said in a webinar hosted by UP.
While some experts point to inconclusive evidence that the use of ivermectin can prevent or treat Covid-19, a panel of medical experts from around the world believes it can alleviate some of the worst effects of the disease.
Local experts stress that evidence that ivermectin can treat or prevent Covid-19 is still lacking
If you are going to use ivermectin for Covid-19, you should rely on medical advice and have a doctor prescribe it, they say
The WHO also currently does not recommend the use of the drug to treat Covid-19
Ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, has been in the spotlight over the last few months, amid debate over its suitability as a possible treatment and prophylaxis (preventive) for Covid-19.
While a small number of studies have signalled that it may be beneficial in Covid cases, we have to consider that the parasiticide is a complex compound and that the evidence, so far, is inconclusive and based on studies done
Local experts stress that evidence that ivermectin can treat or prevent Covid-19 is still lacking
If you are going to use ivermectin for Covid-19, you should rely on medical advice and have a doctor prescribe it, they say
The WHO also currently does not recommend the use of the drug to treat Covid-19
Ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, has been in the spotlight over the last few months, amid debate over its suitability as a possible treatment and prophylaxis (preventive) for Covid-19.
While a small number of studies have signalled that it may be beneficial in Covid cases, we have to consider that the parasiticide is a complex compound and that the evidence, so far, is inconclusive and based on studies done