Tamiflu Range 30 mg. 45 mg. 75 mg. 6 mg/mℓ Capsules. Powder for Oral Suspension
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment and prophylaxis of influenza.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 75 mg twice daily for 5 days. Children: Dosing varies by weight.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Immunocompromised patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks; low levels in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Amoxicillin
- Paracetamol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to oseltamivir
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Monitor for abnormal behavior, especially in children.
- Not a substitute for vaccination.
- Take within 2 days of symptom onset.
Serious warnings
- Neuropsychiatric events
- Resistance in influenza viruses
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