Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 28, 2022.
Uses for moxidectin
Moxidectin is used to treat river blindness (onchocerciasis) caused by the roundworm parasite Onchocerca volvulus.
Moxidectin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using moxidectin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For moxidectin, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to moxidectin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of moxidectin in children 12 years of age and older. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 12 years of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of moxidectin in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of moxidectin than younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with cer...
