Tamiflu
Oseltamivir Phosphate
Treats and helps prevent influenza.
Antiviral
Capsule, Liquid
By mouth
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication that comes in capsule form. It is used to treat the influenza virus in people 2 weeks of age and older. It will not treat the common cold. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to oseltamivir. Common Tamiflu side effects may include nausea, vomiting, headache, and pain.
Capsule
Liquid
Tamiflu
10 capsules bottle
Tamiflu
60ml of 6mg/ml bottle
Tamiflu
10 capsules box
Tamiflu
10 capsules disp pack
Tamiflu is taken by mouth in a fixed dose once or twice per day for a fixed period of time.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Do not take this medicine for any illness other than the flu.
Start taking this medicine as soon as possible after flu symptoms begin or within two days after being exposed to influenza.
Tamiflu can be taken with or without food.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
While the oral suspension can be stored at room temperature, it must be used within 10 days. It’s better to store the oral suspension in the refrigerator (36˚-46˚), but it must be used within 17 days. Do not freeze. Safely dispose of any medicine that has not been used within this time.
Capsule
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it.
You may open the capsule and mix the contents with a sweet liquid (such as chocolate syrup, corn syrup, or sugar dissolved in water). Ask a healthcare provider if you have any questions.
Oral liquid
Measure the liquid medicine with the oral syringe or metered dispenser that came with the medicine. Ask your pharmacist for a measuring syringe if you do not have one.
Shake the closed bottle well before each use.
Remove the cap from the bottle.
Make sure the syringe adapter has been pushed into the bottle opening. If not, fully insert the syringe adapter into the bottle opening.
Push the syringe plunger all the way down to the tip.
Insert the syringe tip into the adapter.
Turn the bottle and syringe upside down.
Slowly draw out enough liquid to the correct milliliter mark.
Turn the bottle back to the upright position.
Remove the syringe and place the tip in the mouth.
Slowly empty the contents into the mouth and swallow.
Securely fasten the child-safety cap back on the bottle.
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to oseltamivir.
This medicine is not a substitute for a yearly flu shot. It also will not prevent a bacterial infection.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Serious skin reactionsUnusual thoughts or behaviors
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
The liquid form of this medicine contains sorbitol. Tell your doctor if you have hereditary fructose intolerance.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Do not use this medicine if you have received the live influenza vaccine (nasal mist) in the past 2 weeks or if you will receive the vaccine within 48 hours, unless your doctor says it is okay.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Serious skin reactionsUnusual thoughts or behaviors
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
The liquid form of this medicine contains sorbitol. Tell your doctor if you have hereditary fructose intolerance.
This medicine is not a substitute for a yearly flu shot. It also will not prevent a bacterial infection.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Serious Side Effects
Confusion, agitation, seeing or hearing things that are not there, change in mood or behavior, seizures
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
Less Serious Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, or upset stomach
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