{"id":22709,"date":"2022-07-06T05:49:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T05:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22709"},"modified":"2022-12-29T08:31:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T08:31:03","slug":"scatol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/scatol\/","title":{"rendered":"Scatole &#8211; Ivermectin Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Scatol 3 mg\u00a0Ivermectin Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Scatole Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scatole contains the active substance ivermectin.&nbsp;It is a drug used to treat certain parasitic infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used to treat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An\u00a0infection\u00a0in the gut called\u00a0intestinal\u00a0strongyloidiasis (strongyloid infection).\u00a0Infection\u00a0is caused by a roundworm called\u00a0<em>Strongyloides stercoralis<\/em>.<\/li><li>An\u00a0infection\u00a0in the blood called microfilaremia due to\u00a0lymphatic\u00a0filariasis.\u00a0Infection\u00a0is caused by an immature worm called\u00a0Wuchereria bancrofti.\u00a0School is not effective against adult worms but only against immature worms.<\/li><li>Scabies infection.\u00a0Scabies is a small <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/mite-allergy\/\">mite<\/a> that digs under the skin.\u00a0This can cause severe\u00a0itching.\u00a0Scatole should only be used if your doctor has shown or suspects scabies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scatole<\/strong> does not prevent you from getting any of these&nbsp;infections<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong>It is not effective against adult worms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ivermectin contained in Scatol may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Use Scatole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Scatole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to ivermectin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any sudden and unusual symptoms, such as a rash, hives, or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a>, after taking any medicine, it probably means you are allergic to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Special Care With Scatole.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Scatol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have a weakened immune system (a disease of the immune system)<\/li><li>If you live or have lived in areas of Africa where parasitic infection occurs in people with the filaria worm\u00a0<em>Loa loa<\/em>\u00a0(also called eye worm)<\/li><li>If you live or have lived in Africa.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Concomitant use of diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) for treating\u00a0Onchocerca\u00a0<em>volvulus\u00a0<\/em>infection\u00a0may present a risk of\u00a0adverse reactions,\u00a0which may sometimes be severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you (or you feel unsure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Scatol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>School is not intended to prevent tropical parasites.&nbsp;It is not effective against adult worms and should only be used according to the doctor&#8217;s instructions if there is a strong or strong suspicion of a parasitic infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known if using Scatol for children weighing less than 15 kg is safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Of Other Medicines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, do not take Scatol unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scatole is excreted in human milk. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.\u00a0Do not use Scatol while breastfeeding unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of Scatol on the ability to drive and use machines has not been studied.\u00a0It can not be ruled out that some patients may experience\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Tremors, or dizziness, may affect the ability to drive and use machines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Scatole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Treatment of&nbsp;intestinal&nbsp;strongyloidiasis (strongyloid infection)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions on how many tablets to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Treatment of microfilaremia caused by Wuchereria bancrofti (&nbsp;lymphatic&nbsp;filariasis)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions on how many tablets to take.<\/li><li>Your doctor may decide to repeat the treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Treatment of scabies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take the recommended\u00a0<strong>Scatol dosering<\/strong>\u00a0according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions.<\/li><li>It takes 4 weeks to know if the treatment has had an effect.<\/li><li>Your doctor may give you an additional single dose within 8-15 days.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Other things you should be aware of when you are being treated for scabies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All people who come in contact with you, especially family members and your partner, should see a doctor as soon as possible.&nbsp;The doctor is considering whether these people should also be treated.&nbsp;If infected contact persons are not treated without delay, there is a risk that you will again be infected with scabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should apply hygiene routines to prevent re-infection (ie, keep your fingernails short and clean) and follow official recommendations regarding cleaning clothes and bedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of Scatol is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be crushed before swallowing by children under 6 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment consists of a single dose.\u00a0All prescribed tablets should be taken simultaneously as a single dose.\u00a0The tablets should be taken with water on an empty stomach.\u00a0Do not eat food within two hours before or after taking medicine, as it is unknown how food affects the absorption of the medicine in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Scatol Than You Should \u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Scatole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always follow your doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Scatol Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0The side effects\u00a0are usually not serious or long-lasting.\u00a0Side effects\u00a0can be more common in people infected with several parasites.\u00a0This is especially true for people with\u00a0Loa loa\u00a0masks.\u00a0The following\u00a0side effects\u00a0may occur when using this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek medical attention immediately if you have an&nbsp;allergic reaction.&nbsp;Signs of&nbsp;an allergic reaction&nbsp;may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden fever<\/li><li>Sudden skin reactions (such as skin rash or\u00a0itching\u00a0) or other serious skin reactions<\/li><li>Breathing difficulties.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek medical attention immediately if you get any of the above&nbsp;side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other\u00a0Scatol side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Liver disease (\u00a0acute\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Changes in certain laboratory tests (increase in liver enzymes, increase in\u00a0bilirubin\u00a0in the blood, increase in the number of\u00a0eosinophils\u00a0)<\/li><li>Blood in the urine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The side effects\u00a0listed below are grouped according to the use of the School.\u00a0The side effects\u00a0also depend on whether you have any other\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People with&nbsp;intestinal&nbsp;strongyloidiasis<\/strong>&nbsp;can develop the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unusual feeling of weakness<\/li><li>Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/constipation\/\">constipation<\/a>, or diarrhea<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li><li>Drowsiness or dizziness<\/li><li>Shaking or trembling<\/li><li>Decreased\u00a0white blood cell count\u00a0(\u00a0leukopenia\u00a0)<\/li><li>Decreased number of\u00a0red blood cells\u00a0or decreased amount of the red blood dye\u00a0hemoglobin\u00a0(\u00a0anemia\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;intestinal&nbsp;strongyloidiasis (strongyloid infection in the intestine), adult roundworms may occur in the stool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People with microfilaremia due to&nbsp;lymphatic&nbsp;filariasis caused by&nbsp;<em>Wuchereria bancrofti<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;may experience the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sweating or fever<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Unusual feeling of weakness<\/li><li>Pain in muscles, joints, or in several places in the body<\/li><li>Loss of appetite<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Stomach pain (pain in the abdomen or abdomen)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">Cough<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sore-throat\/\">sore throat<\/a><\/li><li>Discomfort when breathing<\/li><li>Low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0when standing or getting up &#8211; you may feel dizzy or weak.<\/li><li>Overindulge<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Pain or discomfort in the testicles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People with scabies<\/strong>&nbsp;can get the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The itching may get worse at the beginning of the treatment.\u00a0This is usually not long.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People with severe&nbsp;Loa&nbsp;<em>loa<\/em>&nbsp;infection&nbsp;can<em><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;get the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abnormal brain function<\/li><li>Pain in the neck or back<\/li><li>Bleeding in the whites of the eyes (red eyes)<\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Urinary or fecal incontinence<\/li><li>Difficulty standing or walking<\/li><li>Changes in mental state<\/li><li>Drowsiness or confusion<\/li><li>Not to react to other people or to end up in\u00a0a coma.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>People infected with the&nbsp;<em>Onchocerca volvulus worm<\/em>&nbsp;that causes river blindness<\/strong>&nbsp;can have the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Itching\u00a0or rash<\/li><li>Joint or muscle pain<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li><li>Swelling of\u00a0lymph nodes<\/li><li>Swelling, especially in the hands, ankles, or feet<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0hypotension\u00a0).\u00a0You may feel dizzy or weak as you get up.<\/li><li>Fast heart rate<\/li><li>Headache or fatigue<\/li><li>Vision changes and other eye problems, such as\u00a0 <ul><li>Infection<\/li><li>Redness<\/li><li>Unusual sensations<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Bleeding in the whites of the eyes or swollen eyelids<\/li><li>Worsening\u00a0asthma<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reporting of\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get\u00a0any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects\u00a0directly (see details below).\u00a0By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase the safety of medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Scatol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is ivermectin.\u00a0One tablet contains 3 mg of ivermectin.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are <ul><li>Microcrystalline cellulose (E460)<\/li><li>Pregelatinized maize starch<\/li><li>Butyl hydroxy anisole (E320)<\/li><li>Magnesium stearate (E470b)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Round, white, or off-white, flat, beveled tablets.<\/li><li>Ash with 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, or 20 tablets.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be 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