Ivermak 1% Cream is a medicine used in the treatment of rosacea, which is an inflammatory condition that affects face. It helps in reducing the redness, swelling and pimples associated with rosacea.

Your doctor will explain how to use Ivermak 1% Cream and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. It is applied to the affected areas of your face as directed by your doctor. Your skin should be clean, and dry before using it. Avoid getting it into your mouth, eyes, or inside the nose. Use it regularly and at the same time of each day to get the most benefit of the medicine.

Ivermak 1% Cream may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and go away with time. However, if these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Before using it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Ivermak Cream

Treatment of Parasitic infections
Rosacea

Benefits of Ivermak Cream

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

Ivermak 1% Cream 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.

In Rosacea

Rosacea is a reddening of the skin that mainly affects the face. Ivermak 1% Cream helps to relieve the symptoms caused by rosacea, such as redness, swelling, and pimples. 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 get maximum benefit. If you do not see significant improvement within a few days, talk to your doctor.

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Side effects of Ivermak Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ivermak

Itching
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Dizziness
Peripheral edema
Fever
Joint pain
Swelling of lymph nodes
Synovitis
Nausea
Diarrhea
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Facial swelling
Fast heart rate
Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
Increased hemoglobin
Increased alanine aminotransferase
Increased aspartate aminotransferase
Decreased white blood cell count

How to use Ivermak Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Ivermak Cream works

Ivermak 1% Cream is an antiparasitic medication to be applied on skin. It works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. This treats your infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ivermak 1% Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ivermak 1% Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Ivermak Cream?

If you miss a dose of Ivermak 1% Cream, 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.

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Quick tips

Ivermak 1% Cream helps treat redness and pimples associated with rosacea.
Apply it to the affected areas of the face once daily.
Use a pea-sized amount for each affected area and gently spread as a thin layer.
It is for use on the face only. Do not use Ivermak 1% Cream in your eyes, mouth or vagina.
Cosmetics may be used after the cream has dried.
Inform your doctor if your skin problem does not improve within a few days or if it becomes worse.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrocyclic Lactone Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Ectoparasiticides

Patient concerns

Approx 2inches parasitic worm came in stool

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

bandy plus once daily in night for 3 nights

Treatment of rosacea. Nose infected

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Please share details of your case.

How to cure a rosacea permanently???

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Apply Metrogyl gel at night over affected area.For big pimples apply Benzac AC 2.5 percent gel ( very little at night only)Day time apply linical all over faceOral antibiotics such as doxycycline if Rosacea is severeAfter the disease is slightly controlled start with Avene Anti rougeurs fort at night ( this will control redness )IPL 6-8 Sessions can also be done.

There are rashes/small pimples on bum and back of knee and feet. Increasing with time. Is this serious infection.

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult skin specialist.This is Ashish can we do to hand foot mouth syndrome or some allergic skin manifestations or sometimes some parasitic skin infectionsThese can be due to many reasons few of them are hand foot mouth syndrome allergic skin reactions and parasitic infection of skinIf child is comfortable then no need to worry.Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

FAQs

Is Ivermak 1% Cream an antibiotic?

No, Ivermak 1% Cream is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the ectoparasiticides class of medicines. It has anti-parasitic action, and it also has anti-inflammatory action (decrease redness, swelling and pain).

How long does it take for Ivermak 1% Cream to start working?

The duration of treatment with this medicine depends on the severity of your skin disorder which varies from person to person. You may start noticing improvement within 4 weeks of starting the treatment. If you do not see an improvement even after 3 months, consult the doctor as treatment discontinuation may be required.

What should I be careful of while using Ivermak 1% Cream?

You should avoid application near the eyes, lips and nose. If accidentally Ivermak 1% Cream gets in the eyes or near the eyes, eyelids, lips or nose, immediately wash the area with water. Always wash your hands before and after applying Ivermak 1% Cream.

How long do I need to use Ivermak 1% Cream?

The duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor depending on the severity of your condition. Ideally, it should be applied every day at least once, for 4 months. Do not stop the treatment in between without consulting your doctor.

Is Ivermak 1% Cream safe to be used in humans?

Yes, Ivermak 1% Cream is safe if it is being used as directed by the doctor. However, it should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age.

How should Ivermak 1% Cream be stored?

Ivermak 1% Cream should be kept in a cool dry place, and maintain the temperature below 30°C. Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach of children.

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