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🦠 Introduction
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivermectin has sparked widespread debate. Once a hopeful repurposed therapy, its role has since been reviewed by multiple health organizations. In this article, we provide a neutral, evidence-based overview of Ivermectin’s potential, clinical trials, regulatory positions, and how it’s viewed globally in 2024.
📚 What Is Ivermectin?
Ivermectin is a well-established antiparasitic drug used to treat:
- Onchocerciasis (river blindness)
- Strongyloidiasis
- Scabies and lice
Its proposed antiviral mechanism for COVID-19 includes inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in lab conditions and modulating the immune response.
🔬 Scientific Evidence & Trials for Ivermectin in Covid
🔹 Initial Hope (2020–2021)
- Lab studies (e.g., Caly et al., 2020) showed Ivermectin could inhibit viral replication in vitro.
- This led to early adoption in some countries as an emergency protocol.
🔹 Major Clinical Trials
- TOGETHER Trial (2021): No significant benefit found in preventing hospitalization.
- PRINCIPLE Trial (UK): Concluded Ivermectin was not effective in early COVID-19 treatment.
- WHO, FDA, and EMA: Issued warnings against its use outside clinical trials.
📌 Conclusion: Current large-scale studies show limited clinical benefit in COVID-19 treatment.
🌍 Global View in 2024
| Country / Region | Position on Ivermectin Use for COVID |
| USA / Canada | Not approved (off-label use discouraged) |
| EU / UK | Not approved; advised only in trials |
| India | Removed from most COVID protocols |
| Brazil / Peru (early 2021) | Previously used in public campaigns, now discontinued |
| Africa (selected regions) | Some clinics still use it due to accessibility and affordability |
💬 What Are Experts Saying in 2024?
While it’s no longer a frontline therapy, researchers continue to explore Ivermectin for:
- Post-viral inflammation control
- Combination studies with zinc, Vitamin D, and antivirals
- Potential use in long COVID trials
⚠️ Regulatory Warnings
Most health agencies caution:
- Ivermectin should not be self-medicated
- It must only be used for COVID-19 under clinical supervision
- Veterinary Ivermectin is not for human use
🧾 Can You Still Import or Register Ivermectin for COVID Use?
If your country allows off-label use or emergency import permits, Ivermectin may still be supplied under:
- Compassionate Use Programs
- MOH-authorized research protocols
📌 Consult your national health authority before any procurement.
📦 Looking for Bulk Supply for Research or Institutional Use?
Globalstar is a WHO-GMP certified supplier of Ivermectin tablets (3mg/6mg/12 mg). We support:
- Third-party manufacturing
- Institutional bulk supply
- MOH documentation support
- Clinical trial batches (on demand)
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Q1. Can I take Ivermectin to prevent COVID?
🅰️ No. There’s no evidence to support this. It is not approved for prevention.
Q2. Is Ivermectin safe if prescribed by a doctor?
🅰️ Yes, but only for approved uses and under medical supervision.
Q3. Is it still legal to import Ivermectin for COVID?
🅰️ It depends on your country’s regulations. Some allow it under clinical trial protocols or compassionate use.