• Moxidectin is available as tablets and should be taken by mouth, with or without food.
• If any stomach irritation or indigestion occurs, take moxidectin tablets with food.
• Absorption of moxidectin tablets was estimated to be high when taken with a standard high fat meal when compared to taking them on an empty stomach.
• Allergy to moxidectin
• Loa loa co-infection
• Children below 12 years of age
Caution is required in treating patients with
• A history of sowda or onchodermatitis, a skin condition in onchocerciasis
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• If any stomach irritation or indigestion occurs, take moxidectin tablets with food.
• Absorption of moxidectin tablets was estimated to be high when taken with a standard high fat meal when compared to taking them on an empty stomach.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
The recommended dose of moxidectin is 8 mg of moxidectin (taken as four 2mg tablets simultaneously) as a single dose.When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Moxidectin should not be used in patients with• Allergy to moxidectin
• Loa loa co-infection
• Children below 12 years of age
Caution is required in treating patients with
• A history of sowda or onchodermatitis, a skin condition in onchocerciasis
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
