Tamiflu Syrup

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Roche Products India Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Oseltamivir Phosphate (6mg/ml)
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	764

FAQ

Can I take Tamiflu for cold, sinus infection, or sore throat?

Tamiflu is not indicated for common cold, sinus infection, or sore throat. It is indicated for symptoms of influenza viral infection

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 Tamiflu safe?

Yes. Tamiflu is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor

Can I take Tamiflu with antibiotics?

Tamiflu may be taken with antibiotics only if prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor before use

Is Tamiflu an antibiotic or a sulfa drug?

Tamiflu is an anti-influenza drug. It is not an antibiotic or sulfa drug

Does Tamiflu cause high blood pressure?

Tamiflu is not expected to cause high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Is Tamiflu available or sold over the counter?

No. Tamiflu is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

What if you forget to take Tamiflu?

If you miss a dose of Tamiflu, 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.

Tamiflu Syrup Reviews

Tamiflu 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.

Tamiflu 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 Tamiflu Syrup Works

Tamiflu 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 Tamiflu Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Tamiflu may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Tamiflu Syrup

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. Tamiflu 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 Tamiflu as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Tamiflu Syrup

Treatment of Influenza (flu)

Tamiflu Syrup Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tamiflu. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Tamiflu should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tamiflu may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on use of Tamiflu in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Tamiflu should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tamiflu may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Tamiflu 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

Tamiflu does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Tamiflu is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

Take it as soon as possible, ideally within two days of starting of flu symptoms.
It is not a substitute for flu vaccination. You might be prescribed both by your doctor.
Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
Inform your doctor if you notice any changes in mood or behaviour, especially in children and adolescents.
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.
Tamiflu helps in the treatment and prevention of flu.

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Oseltamivir Phosphate. Foster City, California: Gilead Sciences; 1999 [revised Dec. 2012].
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