Ivermectin not authorized to prevent or treat COVID-19; may cause serious health problems
Critical priority
What you should do
- 1If you are concerned or are experiencing symptoms after having used ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19, call the Canadian Association for Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicology right away.
- 2If you have purchased ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19, stop using it and discard it:Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste; orReturn the product to the point of sale for proper disposal.
- 3Consult a healthcare professional if you have used ivermectin and have health concerns.
- 4Report any health product adverse events to Health Canada.
- 5Submit a complaint to Health Canada should you have any information regarding the illegal advertising or sale of ivermectin or any other health product using its online complaint form.
The issue
COVID
Affected product
Ivermectin (veterinary or human versions), an antiparasitic agent (tablets, paste, oral solution, injectable solution, medicated premix or topical).
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
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