Almost a year ago, nih.gov wrote about a study, 'Ivermectin is an FDA-approved broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent with demonstrated antiviral activity against a number of DNA and RNA viruses, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).'
Literature says Ivermectin has antiviral properties. It is cheap and has few side effects. It appears to be safe and useful enough to be used as a prophylactic for those who suspect they have been exposed to the virus.
The literature doesn't just say it has antiviral properties, The Lancet itself has published papers that show that "A concentration dependent antiviral effect of ivermectin in COVID-19 was identified, with significant reductions in SARS-CoV-2 viral load in respiratory secretions among patients"[^1].
The fact that you are being downvoted, even though the science is relatively sound shows how polarised this topic has become.
I am not surprised that the medical establishment are focused on the high-priced drugs while ignoring a promising treatment which is cheap. The people who turn health issues into blue/red or left/right seem to have missed out on the joys of healthy living and being physically fit. While I understand the medical monopolies want more money, I don't understand how regular people actively resist taking charge of factors of their own health.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7539925/
Over one year ago, Nature said ivermectin has antiviral properties. 'It is highly effective against many microorganisms including some viruses.'
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41429-020-0336-z
Literature says Ivermectin has antiviral properties. It is cheap and has few side effects. It appears to be safe and useful enough to be used as a prophylactic for those who suspect they have been exposed to the virus.