TAMIFLU (Oseltamivir)

Tamiflu Information

Tamiflu (also known as Oseltamivir) is an antiviral, used to treat disorders caused by viruses.

Tamiflu Indications

Tamiflu is recommended in the case of flu viruses (
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.

Tamiflu Warnings

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:

• Kidney ailments
• Heart problems
• Viral infections besides influenza A / B
• Liver diseases
• Lung Problems
• Other important medical problems

Tamiflu Intake Guidelines

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.

Tamiflu Dosage

In the case of the influenza treatment, the correct dosage of Tamiflu is:

• 75 mg of the drug for adults (twice a day from 1 to 5 days)
• 30-75 mg of the drug for children (twice a day from 1 to 5 days). The correct dose of Tamiflu depends on the patient’s body weight.
• The correct dose of the drug for children should be set by a pediatrician.

In the case of influenza’s prophylactic treatment, the dosage is:

• 75 mg of Tamiflu for adults (once a day, from 1 to 7 days
• The correct dose of the drug for children should be set by a pediatrician.

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 for a treatment up to 5 Days	Number of Tamiflu Bottles Needed to Achieve the Normal Dose
</=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

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