WHO Model List

ivermectin

International nonproprietary name (English: ivermectin). Brand names vary by country.

Indications retained by WHO

Strongyloidiasis; Onchocerciasis; Ascariasis; Trichuriasis; Ancylostomiasis; Hookworm diseases; Lymphatic filariasis; Scabies.

Listed forms and strengths

Oral > Solid > tablet: 3 mg

Forms retained in the model list; presentations available in each country may differ.

General information from the WHO list. It replaces neither the prescription nor the leaflet: dosage and duration are for the doctor or pharmacist to decide.

Source: WHO electronic Essential Medicines List (2025 edition), checked on 13/11/2026. An error or an imprecision? Let us know