Manufacturers of Ivermectin which was recently recommended for use to treat Covid-19 has cautioned people against using the drug saying there is no scientific proof of its effectiveness to cure the global pandemic.

“No scientific basis for a potential therapeutic effect against COVID-19 from pre-clinical studies… no meaningful evidence for clinical activity or clinical efficacy in patients with COVID-19 disease, and… a concerning lack of safety data in the majority of studies.

“We do not believe that the data available support the safety and efficacy of ivermectin beyond the doses and populations indicated in the regulatory agency-approved prescribing information,” the company said.