Ivermectin is effective against other parasites, but in a noncontrolled study, a single standard dose eradicated head lice in only 23% of subjects. Examining efficacy and safety, Chosidow and ...

Treatment for head lice is recommended for individuals diagnosed ... agents reported have included albendazole, levamisole, and ivermectin (Akisu, Delibas, & Aksoy, 2006). Albendazole has been ...

The FDA has also authorized using the drug topically to treat head lice and skin conditions like rosacea. But after receiving numerous reports of people ending up in the hospital after taking large ...