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Tamiflu 75mg 10 caps, Oseltamivir
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Generic Name: Oseltamivir (OH-sel-TAM-i-vir)
Brand Name: Tamiflu
What is Tamiflu?
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication that blocks the actions of
influenza virus types A and B in your body. Tamiflu is used to treat flu
symptoms caused by influenza virus in patients who have had symptoms for less
than 2 days. Tamiflu may also be given to prevent influenza in people who may be
exposed but do not yet have symptoms. It will not treat the common
cold.
Drug Uses
Tamiflu is used for the treatment of
uncomplicated acute illness due to influenza infection.
How Taken
You may take Tamiflu with or without food. However, when taken with
food, your tolerability to Tamiflu may be enhanced. The recommended oral dose of
Tamiflu is 75 mg twice daily for 5 days. You should begin treatment within 2
days of onset of symptoms of influenza.
Warnings/Precautions
Tamiflu is not a substitute for a flu vaccination. You should continue
receiving an annual flu vaccination. It is not known whether this medicine is
excreted in human milk. You should therefore, use this drug only if the
potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the breast-fed infant.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
You may experience some common, less serious side effects:
nausea (without vomiting), vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness,
headache, cough, insomnia, fatigue.
Storage
Store Tamiflu under refrigeration at 36º to 46ºF (2º to 8ºC). Do not freeze.
Overdose
Symptoms of a Tamiflu overdose are nausea and/or vomiting. Seek medical
attention if an overdose is suspected.
More Information
You should begin treatment with Tamiflu as soon as possible from the first
appearance of flu symptoms. Similarly, prevention should begin as soon as
possible after exposure, at the recommendation of a physician.