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Drug profile · INN

ivermectin

ivermectin (STROMECTOL) is a glutamate-gated chloride channel modulator. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — ivermectin
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
5
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

ivermectin (STROMECTOL) is a glutamate-gated chloride channel modulator. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ivermectin
Brand STROMECTOL
Mechanism Glutamate-gated chloride channel modulator
Target Glutamate-gated chloride channel
Route TOPICAL
Formulation LOTION

Mechanism of action

Glutamate-gated chloride channel modulator

Primary target: Glutamate-gated chloride channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 23-03/Iver-C Phase 3 · Alphapharm · Papulopustular Rosacea
  2. Generic Ivermectin Lotion 0.5% Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Head Lice
  3. 0.5% Ivermectin lotion Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Pediculosis Capitis
  4. IVERMECTIN Phase 2 · George Institute for · Strongyloidiasis is caused by a parasite that is globally di
  5. 22534 Phase 1 · Bayer · Onchocerciasis (river blindness): is an infectious disease c

Frequently asked questions

What is ivermectin?

ivermectin (STROMECTOL) is a glutamate-gated chloride channel modulator. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ivermectin?

STROMECTOL is a marketed brand name for ivermectin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ivermectin?

ivermectin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.