Tamiflu(TM)

Tamiflu(TM)is a precription medication used to treat the influenza, or flu, virus. It can shorten the duration of the flu if taken as soon as symptoms start.

Tamiflu(TM) is approved for adults and children over 12 months of age.

Tamiflu(TM) is not approved for:

• Children under 12 months old
• Women who are pregnant or nursing
• People who are allergic to oseltamivir phosphate, the main ingredient in Tamiflu(TM), or any other ingredients in Tamiflu(TM)

Your doctor will decide if Tamiflu(TM) is right for you if you have kidney disease, heart disease, respiratory disease or any other serious health condition.

You may take Tamiflu(TM) to treat the flu or, in some cases, to prevent the flu.

Treatment

Take Tamiflu(TM) within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.

Prevention

If someone in your family has the flu, take Tamiflu(TM) as prescribed by your doctor to prevent the flu.

Treatment

Take one capsule twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, for five days.

Prevention

Take one capsule a day for 10 days or as long as prescribed by your doctor. Tamiflu(TM) may be taken for up to 6 weeks in the case of an outbreak of influenza in the community.

Be sure to take all of the prescribed medication, even if you feel better.

Dosage may be different for children and for liquid solutions.

Tamiflu(TM) may cause mild to moderate nausea and vomiting. Taking the medication with food or milk may decrease these symptoms.

Less common side effects include bronchitis, difficulty sleeping and dizziness.

If you have an allergic reaction to Tamiflu(TM), including a severe rash, stop taking the medication and contact your doctor.