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Ivermectin Uses
I was in close physical contact since the last week, with someone who was diagnosed with scabies yesterday. I don't have any itching symptoms yet. Should I take an ivermectin to be on the safe side? Thanks in advance.
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You will have to apply permethrin as well apart from ivermectin
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Need topical permethrin and personal and through washing of clothes and formites.
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Better to use it.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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