Ivermectin Safe, Effective for Small Children with Scabies
- This article from Healio reports on a multicenter trial investigating the safety of oral ivermectin in children weighing between 5 and 15 kg.
- * Study Focus: The study aimed to determine the safety of ivermectin in children who currently fall outside the standard weight range for its use in malaria treatment...
- The article also promotes Healio AI as a resource for clinical questions and information.
Summary of Healio Article: Ivermectin Treatment for Children with Malaria
This article from Healio reports on a multicenter trial investigating the safety of oral ivermectin in children weighing between 5 and 15 kg. HereS a breakdown of the key data:
* Study Focus: The study aimed to determine the safety of ivermectin in children who currently fall outside the standard weight range for its use in malaria treatment (typically 15kg and above).
* Findings: Oral ivermectin was found to be safe in children weighing 5 to under 15 kg. One child experienced transient liver enzyme elevations, but these resolved within up to 32 days, returning to normal baseline levels. Other adverse events were mild, self-limiting, and consistent with those seen in heavier patients.
* Suggestion: the researcher (Kevin C. Kobylinski, PhD) advocates for expanding the indication for ivermectin treatment to include children weighing less than 15 kg.
* presentation: The findings were presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Annual Meeting in toronto, November 9-13, 2025.
* source: kobylinski KC, et al. Oral ivermectin is safe in children weighing 5 to less than 15 kg – a multicenter trial.
* Disclosure: Healio could not confirm relevant financial disclosures.
The article also promotes Healio AI as a resource for clinical questions and information.