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Table 1 Composition and total ivermectin content of the implants according to formulation

From: Screening for an ivermectin slow-release formulation suitable for malaria vector control

Formulation

IVM

DOC

SUC

Total IVM/rod

F

80%

13%

7%

29 mg

M

50%

33%

17%

18 mg

X

35%

55%

10%

13 mg

  1. Calculations done using the volume of the inner rod (0.102 cc) and assuming negligible changes in the density of silicone (1.16 g/cc) by adding the IM-DOC-SUC powder.
  2. IVM: ivermectin; DOC: deoxycholate; SUC: sucrose.