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Ivermectin 6 mg tablets are primarily used to treat parasitic infections caused by certain types of intestinal worms. The active ingredient, ivermectin, is an antiparasitic medication that works by immobilizing and killing the parasites.

Some of the common uses of ivermectin 6 mg tablets include:

• Treatment of strongyloidiasis, a disease caused by the threadworm Strongyloides stercoralis
• Treatment of onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus
• Treatment of ascariasis, an infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides
• Treatment of cutaneous larva migrans, a skin infection caused by hookworms
• Treatment of filariasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms that can lead to lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)

The recommended adult dose of Ivermectin 6 mg Tablet varies depending on the specific condition being treated, but typically ranges from a single dose of 0.15-0.2 mg/kg to multiple doses given over several weeks. It is important to follow the instructions provided by the healthcare professional and to complete the full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve before finishing the medication.