Ivomec

[MissMelRoon]

I need help re: Ivomec overdose please!

 

[AJA]

I think if you can provide more information the veterns would be able to help you.

 

[MissMelRoon]

I think if you can provide more information the veterns would be able to help you.

He was diagnosed with pinworms on this past Wednesday, they gave us Ivomec and told us to give him .2 on the sryinge but we mistakenly gave him .20 and he immediatly went downhill. That was on Friday, i have had him soaking in water, hand held him in the sun Saturday and Sunday and have been spraying his mouth when he opens it. He is less responsive today, he does not humm when i stroke his back, which he always did, i have him on a heating pad with low heat now and he does seem to be breathing more and is rolling his eyes around but still not moving. Please help.

 

[Jakedn]

They don't feel heat on their stomach, and I also read somewhere that stroking their back is a sign of aggression. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. And what do you mean by you had him soaking in water? Also, isn't .2 the same as .20 lol.

 

[Dave Weldon]

Howdy,

I'm sorry to say that Ivermectin (Ivomec) is not considered the drug of choice when treating for pinworms. Most often Fenbendazole (Panacur) is chosen for that task. Many consider Ivermectin too dangerous to use with chameleons and maybe any reptile . I'd check with your vet to see if there is anything that can be done for now.

Here is a somewhat related article:
http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.1638/1042-7260(2001)032[0115:ITIACC]2.0.CO;2?journalCode=zamd

 

[panthercrazy]

The only time I've seen Ivomec used was treating cattle for lice and/or worms!! I have never seen that prescribed for reptiles either. I think the only option is to get to an emergency vet quickly.

 

[FroggtheCham]

The dosage they gave you was more likely .02cc and if you gave.20cc that would be a rather large overdose, 10x the prescribed dose. To my knowledge, there is not a drug available to reverse the overdose, but it is still recommended to contact your vet immediately. Supportive measures are available, such as I.V. fluids (subq more likely).