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Stromectol 3 mg is counted on the 150 mcg/kg onchocerciasis table
7 min readReviewed 21 August 2026. Updated
At a glance
Page typeParasite brief
Genericivermectin
BrandStromectol
US tablet3 mg
Oncho lock150 mcg/kg
Strongyloidesabout 200 mcg/kg
The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for onchocerciasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 150 mcg/kg. The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for strongyloidiasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 200 mcg/kg.
01The two labelled indications
STROMECTOL is indicated for the treatment of intestinal strongyloidiasis due to Strongyloides stercoralis. STROMECTOL is indicated for the treatment of onchocerciasis due to Onchocerca volvulus.
Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water. Tablets STROMECTOL 3 mg are white, round, flat, bevel-edged tablets coded MSD on one side and 32 on the other side. Store at temperatures below 30 C (86 F).
STROMECTOL is not labelled for viral respiratory illness. The weight-dosing note prints both tablet-count tables.
02The 200 mcg/kg strongyloides table
The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for strongyloidiasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 200 mcg/kg. On that table, 15 to 24 kg is one 3 mg tablet; 25 to 35 kg two; 36 to 50 kg three; 51 to 65 kg four; 66 to 79 kg five; 80 kg and above calculate 200 mcg/kg.
A 70 kg adult on the strongyloides row is five tablets. A 70 kg adult on the onchocerciasis row is four tablets.
03The 150 mcg/kg onchocerciasis table
Stromectol onchocerciasis tablet counts from the US PI (Table 2).
Body weight (kg)
3 mg tablets at ~150 mcg/kg
15-25
1
26-44
2
45-64
3
65-84
4
>=85
calculate 150 mcg/kg
The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for onchocerciasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 150 mcg of ivermectin per kg of body weight. On the U.S. table, 15 to 25 kg is one 3 mg tablet. 26 to 44 kg is two tablets. 45 to 64 kg is three tablets. 65 to 84 kg is four tablets. At 85 kg and above, calculate 150 mcg/kg.
In mass campaigns the usual interval is 12 months. Individual retreatment may be considered as soon as 3 months.
04A 3 mg count at the U.S. window
US ivermectin tablets are 3 mg only. This page counts them at 150 mcg/kg, October 2026. GoodRx lists 3 mg x 10 at $36.45 / $23.76. Halo does not invent a 6 mg tablet. Labelled parasites only.
Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water.
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Halo Medix Medicines Reference. Stromectol 3 mg is counted on the 150 mcg/kg onchocerciasis table [Internet]. Montreal: Halo Medix; 21 August 2026 [cited 2026 Aug 21]. Available from: https://halomedix.com/briefs/ivermectin/
Readers around Montreal sent these questions. Answers follow the U.S. Stromectol label.
Amélie Côté, Plateau-Mont-Royal asks
What two infections are written on the Stromectol label?
Reply from our reviewer
STROMECTOL is indicated for the treatment of intestinal strongyloidiasis due to Strongyloides stercoralis. STROMECTOL is indicated for the treatment of onchocerciasis due to Onchocerca volvulus. Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water. STROMECTOL is not labelled for viral respiratory illness.
Jean-Philippe Roy, Hochelaga asks
I weigh 70 kg. How many 3 mg tablets for onchocerciasis?
Reply from our reviewer
On the U.S. onchocerciasis table, 65 to 84 kg is four 3 mg tablets. A 70 kg adult sits in that band. The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for onchocerciasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 150 mcg/kg. Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water.
Fatou Bélanger, Montréal-Nord asks
Is the microgram-per-kilogram dose the same for both parasites?
Reply from our reviewer
The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for strongyloidiasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 200 mcg/kg. The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for onchocerciasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 150 mcg/kg.
Nicolas Gagnon, Verdun asks
Do I need a stool check after strongyloides treatment?
Reply from our reviewer
Follow-up stool examinations are recommended to confirm clearance of Strongyloides. In general, additional doses are not necessary.
Chloé El-Amin, Saint-Henri asks
What does the table say at 90 kg?
Reply from our reviewer
At 85 kg and above, the onchocerciasis table says calculate 150 mcg/kg. The prescriber names the tablet count. Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water. The labelled course is a single oral dose. Store at temperatures below 30 C (86 F).
Rachid Fortin, Saint-Michel asks
How is the 3 mg tablet described on the carton?
Reply from our reviewer
Tablets STROMECTOL 3 mg are white, round, flat, bevel-edged tablets coded MSD on one side and 32 on the other side. Each tablet contains 3 mg of ivermectin. STROMECTOL is available in 3 mg tablets containing microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, butylated hydroxyanisole, and citric acid powder (anhydrous). Store at temperatures below 30 C (86 F). Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water. Hypersensitivity to any component is a contraindication.
Hélène Roy, Lachine asks
Can leftover 3 mg tablets be used for a cough?
Reply from our reviewer
STROMECTOL is indicated for intestinal strongyloidiasis and for onchocerciasis. STROMECTOL is not labelled for viral respiratory illness. The recommended dosage lines are 200 mcg/kg or 150 mcg/kg as a single oral dose, matching the indication. Safety and effectiveness are not established under 15 kg.
Olivier Tremblay, Villeray asks
What does the onchocerciasis table say at 50 kg?
Reply from our reviewer
On the U.S. onchocerciasis table, 45 to 64 kg is three 3 mg tablets. A 50 kg adult sits in that band. The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for onchocerciasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 150 mcg/kg. Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water.
Mélanie Fortin, Verdun asks
Can I split the four-tablet onchocerciasis count across two meals?
Reply from our reviewer
The labelled course is a single oral dose. Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water. On the U.S. table, 65 to 84 kg is four 3 mg tablets for onchocerciasis. The recommended dosage is approximately 150 mcg/kg. Store at temperatures below 30 C (86 F). Tablets STROMECTOL 3 mg are white, round, flat, bevel-edged tablets coded MSD on one side and 32 on the other side.
Benoit El-Amin, Anjou asks
What does the strongyloides table say at 70 kg?
Reply from our reviewer
On the U.S. strongyloides table, 66 to 79 kg is five 3 mg tablets. A 70 kg adult sits in that band. The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for strongyloidiasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 200 mcg/kg. A 70 kg adult on the onchocerciasis table is four tablets at approximately 150 mcg/kg. Follow-up stool examinations are recommended after the strongyloides indication. In general, additional doses are not necessary.
Élodie Chen, Pointe-Claire asks
When are extra strongyloides doses written?
Reply from our reviewer
In general, additional doses are not necessary. Follow-up stool examinations should be performed to verify eradication of infection. The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for strongyloidiasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 200 mcg/kg. Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water. Safety and effectiveness are not established under 15 kg. Hypersensitivity to any component is a contraindication.
Paul-Émile Haddad, Lachine asks
What does the onchocerciasis table say at 30 kg?
Reply from our reviewer
On the U.S. onchocerciasis table, 26 to 44 kg is two 3 mg tablets. A 30 kg patient sits in that band. The recommended dosage of STROMECTOL for onchocerciasis is a single oral dose designed to provide approximately 150 mcg/kg. Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water. Safety and effectiveness are not established under 15 kg.
Marie-Claude El-Hajj, Outremont asks
What inactive ingredients sit in a 3 mg Stromectol tablet?
Reply from our reviewer
STROMECTOL is available in 3 mg tablets containing microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, butylated hydroxyanisole, and citric acid powder (anhydrous). Tablets STROMECTOL 3 mg are white, round, flat, bevel-edged tablets coded MSD on one side and 32 on the other side. Each tablet contains 3 mg of ivermectin. Store at temperatures below 30 C (86 F). Take STROMECTOL on an empty stomach with water. STROMECTOL is indicated for intestinal strongyloidiasis and for onchocerciasis. Hypersensitivity to any component is a contraindication. The labelled course is a single oral dose. Safety and effectiveness are not established under 15 kg.
