Tamiflu

What is Tamiflu?

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an anti-viral drug which is used for the treatment and prevention of influenza (flu), including avian influenza (bird flu). Available in both tablets and as a suspension, Tamiflu can be administered to adults and children over 1 year of age with symptoms of influenza. But Tamiflu is known to work efficiently when the treatment of influenza is initiated within two days after the onset of symptoms. In addition, Tamiflu can be used as a preventative treatment as well.

For adults and adolescents 13 years or more, the recommended oral dose is 75 mg of oseltamivir twice daily for 5 days. For children one year or more, the Tamiflu oral suspension is available. Children with a body weight of 40 kg and can be prescribed the adult dose of 75 mg twice daily for 5 days. Tamiflu:

• ills that accompany the flu may help (such as weakness, cough, headache, fever, sore throat)
• Could prevent the onset of flu even if the patient has been exposed to a person who suffers

Tamiflu works by inhibiting the enzyme neuraminidase, which prevents the spread of the virus to other cells in the body. Tamiflu is available for the treatment of influenza in more than 80 countries worldwide.

Who should buy Tamiflu?

Persons who are eligible to take Tamiflu are:

• People who do not have kidney disease, liver disease, viral infections outside the influenza A / B of heart problems, lung problems or other chronic or serious illnesses
• Pregnant women should not use Tamiflu
• As it is not known whether Tamiflu is excreted in breast milk, it can not be used by nursing mothers
• Infants over the age of one year
• People who complain of uncomplicated acute illness due to influenza infection and symptoms over 2 days

What is the correct dosage of Tamiflu?

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

• A 75mg capsule twice daily for 5 days
• A 30-capsule 75mg, depending on body weight for children twice a day for 5 days (The correct dose of drugs for children should be set by a pediatrician)

In the case of the flu \ 's prophylactic treatment, the dosage is as follows:

• A capsule of 75 mg of Tamiflu for adults once a day for 7 days
• The correct dose of drugs for children should be determined by a pediatrician

For children 1 year or older or adults who can \ 't swallow a capsule of Tamiflu, Tamiflu oral suspension may be taken. If Tamiflu overdose is suspected, a doctor should be sought without delay. In addition, doses of Tamiflu should not be missed. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible, provided it is not time for the next dose of Tamiflu. Do not double the dose of Tamiflu, two doses of the drug separated by less than two hours of each other.

What is the effectiveness of Tamiflu against the flu?

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) significantly reduces the severity and duration of illness among children aged one year or more, especially if they are medicated within 24 hours of onset of symptoms. In addition, Tamiflu is known to reduce the incidence of respiratory infections, ear infections and antibiotic use. In addition, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) capsules are now available in 30 mg and 45 mg doses, especially.