MCQ – 79950

Oral treatment of choice for scabies is?

A.	Albendazole
B.	Itraconazole
C.	Sulphur
D.	Ivermactin

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Correct Answer » D Explanation

Ivermectin is the Oral Drug of Choice

• Effective against Sarcoptes scabiei

• Given as a single oral dose (200 µg/kg)

• Repeat dose after 1–2 weeks

• Especially useful in:

  • Crusted (Norwegian) scabies

  • Institutional outbreaks

  • Patients who cannot apply topical therapy

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

A. Albendazole

• Anti-helminthic

• Used for worm infestations

• Not effective for scabies

B. Itraconazole

• Antifungal drug

• No role in scabies

C. Sulphur

• Topical treatment

• Not an oral drug