In SA, this is what we use Ivermectin for By Thobeka Ngema Share Durban – Ivermectin has sparked a lot of interest for use among humans to help manage and treat of Covid-19. The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) said ivermectin was registered for use in animals and not human use but allowed the use of topical ivermectin as an unregistered product for the treatment of individual patients with conditions such as scabies or head lice. According to a document published by the Department of Government Communication and Information System, ivermectin is registered in South Africa for the treatment of parasites in animals under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act.