Medications
Information about available treatments including Ivermectin, Mebendazole, and other prescriptions
9 questions answered in this category
What is Ivermectin and what is it used for?
Ivermectin is a prescription antiparasitic medication that treats specific parasitic and skin infections when prescribed by a licensed provider.
What is Mebendazole and how does it work?
Mebendazole is a prescription anthelmintic that treats intestinal worm infections by blocking parasites from absorbing sugar.
How do I know which medication is right for me?
A licensed provider reviews your symptoms and history during your consultation to determine whether ivermectin or mebendazole fits your needs.
What conditions can telehealth treat with these medications?
Telehealth through Get It Prescribed can evaluate and treat common parasitic infections suited to ivermectin or mebendazole.
Is Stromectol the same as ivermectin?
Stromectol is a brand name for ivermectin tablets. The 24 mg scored tablet Get It Prescribed provides is a compounded preparation, not the branded product and not an approved generic of it.
Is Vermox the Same as Ivermectin?
No. Vermox is a brand name for mebendazole, a different medicine from ivermectin; the two treat different parasitic infections.
Is Mebendazole Approved for Humans?
Yes. Mebendazole is a prescription medicine for people, used to treat specific intestinal worm infections.
Is Emverm the Same as Mebendazole?
Emverm is a US brand name for mebendazole. Learn what it treats, its drug interactions and side effects, and how to get mebendazole prescribed.
Does Mebendazole Kill All Parasites?
No. Mebendazole's approved labeling covers four intestinal roundworm infections — not tapeworms, flukes, or protozoa. Here's what it does and doesn't treat.