Ivermectin is used to treat lymphatic filariasis.
 However, the American Academy of Pediatrics cautions against use of ivermectin in such patients, as the blood-brain barrier is less developed, and thus there may be an increased risk of particular CNS side effects such as encephalopathy, ataxia, coma, or death
== Contraindications ==The only absolute contraindication to the use of ivermectin is hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any component of the formulation

