Medications
Information about available treatments including Ivermectin, Mebendazole, and other prescriptions
16 questions answered in this category
What is Ivermectin and what is it used for?
Ivermectin is a prescription antiparasitic medicine. Its labeling covers certain parasitic infections, and a licensed provider decides whether it is appropriate for you.
What is Mebendazole and how does it work?
Mebendazole is a prescription anthelmintic (anti-worm) medicine. Its labeling covers certain intestinal worm infections, and a licensed provider decides if it suits you.
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 Mebendazole a Human Medicine?
Yes. Mebendazole is a prescription medicine for people, labeled for specific intestinal worm infections. What its label covers, and what we supply.
Mebendazole and Parasites: Labeled Uses
Mebendazole's labeling covers four intestinal roundworm infections, not tapeworms, flukes, or protozoa. Here is which parasites it is labeled for, and which it is not.
Pinworm Medicine: OTC or Prescription?
Yes. Pyrantel pamoate is sold over the counter for pinworm. Mebendazole needs a prescription. How they compare, and when a clinician's review is worth it.
Pinworm Treatment for Adults: What to Know
Pinworm in adults: how it spreads, symptoms, the tape test, the medicines clinicians use, household hygiene, and when to see a clinician.
Strongyloidiasis: Symptoms and Treatment
Strongyloidiasis is a roundworm infection that often causes no symptoms. Learn the signs, who is at risk, how it is tested, and how doctors treat it.
Hookworm in Humans: Symptoms & Treatment
Hookworm in humans is an intestinal worm caught through bare skin on contaminated soil. Learn the symptoms, how it spreads, testing and treatment.
Roundworm in Humans: Signs and Treatment
Roundworm in humans is usually caught from contaminated soil or food. Learn the symptoms, how it spreads, when it's serious, testing and treatment.
Whipworm in Humans: Symptoms & Treatment
Whipworm in humans is caught from soil or food contaminated with stool. Learn the symptoms, when it's serious, how it's tested and how it's treated.
Intestinal Worms in Adults: Signs & Care
Intestinal worms in adults include pinworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and Strongyloides. Learn the symptoms, how each is caught and how it is treated.
Stool Test for Parasites: What to Expect
A stool test for parasites (O&P test) checks stool for worms, eggs and other parasites. How to collect it, why several samples help and what results mean.
Onchocerciasis: River Blindness Symptoms
Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a skin and eye infection spread by blackfly bites. Learn the symptoms, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.
White Worms in Stool: What They Mean
White worms in stool are most often pinworms. Learn what different worms look like in poop, what else it could be, and when to see a clinician.