Tamiflu (Oseltamivir Phosphate) is
for treating adults, adolescents, and pediatric patients 1year of age and older with the flu whose flu symptoms started within the last day or two.
Tablet
TAM-ih-floo (Oseltamivir phosphate)
Possible Uses of This Medication
Tamiflu speeds recovery from the flu. When started during the first 2 days of the illness, it hastens improvement by at least a day. More info...
Before using
Tamiflu can prevent the flu as long as you continue taking this medication, but getting a yearly flu shot is still the best way of avoiding the disease entirely. More info...
How to take this medication
To provide any benefit, Tamiflu must be started within two days of the onset of symptoms, or exposure to the flu. More
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Cautions
If you have kidney disease, the doctor may have to cut your daily dose of Tamiflu in half. More
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Possible side effects
Most problems noted during tests of Tamiflu were indistinguishable from the symptoms of flu. Here are the reactions that showed up more frequently in patients taking the drug. More
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Drug interactions
If Tamiflu gives you an allergic reaction, avoid it in the future.
Missed Dose
Take it as soon as possible. If it is within two hours of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Keep the blister package dry. Use the liquid suspension within 10 days. It should be refrigerated, but do not freeze.
Other Information
It is not known whether Tamiflu is completely safe during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor before taking this medication. More info...
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