Oselow 75 Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | MSN Laboratories |
| Active Ingredient | Oseltamivir Phosphate (75mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Gamma amino acids derivatives {Acetamido cyclohexene} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Neuraminidase Inhibitors |
| User Rating | 5.0 |
| User Reviews | 305 |
FAQ
Is Oselow 75 available or sold over the counter?
No. Oselow 75 is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Can I take oseltamivir with Tylenol, Nyquil, amoxicillin, ibuprofen, Mucinex, or azithromycin?
Oseltamivir can be taken with Tylenol (paracetamol), Nyquil (paracetamol, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, amoxicillin, ibuprofen, Mucinex, or azithromycin only if prescribed by your doctor
Is Oselow 75 safe?
Yes. Oselow 75 is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor
Is Oselow 75 an antibiotic or a sulfa drug?
Oselow 75 is an anti-influenza drug. It is not an antibiotic or sulfa drug
Does Oselow 75 cause high blood pressure?
Oselow 75 is not expected to cause high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Can I take Oselow 75 with antibiotics?
Oselow 75 may be taken with antibiotics only if prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor before use
Can I take Oselow 75 for cold, sinus infection, or sore throat?
Oselow 75 is not indicated for common cold, sinus infection, or sore throat. It is indicated for symptoms of influenza viral infection
What if you forget to take Oselow Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Oselow 75, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Oselow 75 Capsule Reviews
Oselow 75 is an antiviral medicine used to treat and prevent influenza (flu) as well as, swine flu (H1N1 virus). It helps to relieve the symptoms of the flu virus infection like a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, tiredness, headache, fever, and chills.
Oselow 75 prevents the flu virus from spreading inside the body. Influenza, commonly known as flu is an infection caused by a virus. This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, although taking it with food can reduce the chance of feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting).
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection or failure to protect you from the flu.
Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These side effects mostly occur after the first dose of the medicine and will usually stop as treatment continues. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
How Oselow 75 Capsule Works
Oselow 75 is a neuraminidase inhibitor. It inhibits neuraminidase (influenza virus enzyme) that helps the viruses to enter into uninfected cells of the body to cause or spread influenza infection in the body. This is how it works against the virus to treat influenza (flu).
How to Use Oselow 75 Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Oselow 75 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Oselow 75 Capsule
- In Treatment of Influenza (flu): Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs). It is often called the flu. Oselow 75 helps to prevent the spread of the infection by restricting the movement of infection causing viruses into uninfected parts of the body from the infected ones. Take Oselow 75 as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Uses of Oselow 75 Capsule
- Treatment of Influenza (flu)
Oselow 75 Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Oselow 75 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oselow 75 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oselow 75. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Oselow 75 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oselow 75 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on use of Oselow 75 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oselow 75 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oselow 75 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Oselow 75 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Quick Tips
- It is not a substitute for flu vaccination. You might be prescribed both by your doctor.
- Oselow 75 helps in the treatment and prevention of flu.
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Take it as soon as possible, ideally within two days of starting of flu symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the symptoms of flu to come back.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any changes in mood or behaviour, especially in children and adolescents.
References
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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- Acosta EP, Flexner C. Antiviral Agents (Nonretroviral). In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1608-609.
- Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 872.