Tamiflu (also known as Oseltamivir) is an antiviral, used to treat disorders caused by viruses.
Tamiflu is recommended in the case of flu viruses (it can treat influenza A and influenza B.)
Tamiflu also eases the ailments that accompany flu (like weakness, cough, headache, fever, sore throat).
Tamiflu could prevent the flu onset even if the patient has been exposed to someone who suffers from it.
Before starting a Tamiflu treatment you should inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the drug’s components.
Tamiflu has caused birth defects when tested on pregnant animals (it hasn’t been tested on pregnant women). Therefore if you are carrying a baby or are planning to be pregnant soon you should not start a Tamiflu treatment without consulting your doctor.
Tamiflu can pass into breast milk. It is advisable that a nursing mother should ask a doctor before starting a treatment with the drug.
If you are suffering from any of the following disorders, inform your doctor before starting a treatment with Tamiflu:
Follow the instructions that your doctor has given you regarding your treatment with Tamiflu.
Tamiflu is not a stomach irritant, so you can take it without eating first (although it is recommended that it should not be taken on an empty stomach.)
A Tamiflu treatment lasts at least 5 days (it must not be stopped even if the patient feels better) and should be continued for as long as the doctor says.
If you are using Tamiflu’s oral suspension you must accurately measure your doses of the drug in order to prevent overdosage. The bottle that contains Tamiflu suspension should be well shaken before use.
Check the expiration date of the drug before taking Tamiflu.
In the case of the influenza treatment, the correct dosage of Tamiflu is:
In the case of influenza’s prophylactic treatment, the dosage is:
For children 1 year or older or for adults who can’t swallow a Tamiflu capsule, the usual oral dose of the drug’s oral suspension is:
Body Weight in kg |
Body Weight in lbs |
Recommended Dose |
Number of Tamiflu |
</=15 kg |
</=33 lbs |
30 mg twice daily |
1 |
>15 kg to 23 kg |
>33 lbs to 51 lbs |
45 mg twice daily |
2 |
>23 kg to 40 kg |
>51 lbs to 88 lbs |
60 mg twice daily |
2 |
>40 kg |
>88 lbs |
75 mg twice daily |
3 |
If you suspect Tamiflu overdose you should seek medical attention.
It is recommended that the patient should not miss any of his Tamiflu doses. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible, provided that it is not about time for the next Tamiflu dose. You must not take a double dose of Tamiflu, or two doses of the drug separated by less than 2 hours from one another.
A treatment with Tamiflu can result in several side effects such as:
The patient could experience other side effects of Tamiflu (if they are bothersome or intolerable the patient should stop his Tamiflu treatment and ask for his doctor’s advice regarding the issues).
You must inform your physician if you are taking any other drugs besides Oseltamivir (regardless either they are prescription or non-prescription medicines).
Tamiflu normally reacts with other drugs that contain Probenecid among their ingredients. The combining of Tamiflu with these other drugs that contain Probenecid normally results in higher blood levels.
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