Tamiflu
The below information on Tamiflu has been taken from official FDA sources, but we cannot guarantee it's accuracy. Please use this site for educational purposes only. This site does not replace a proper discussion with your doctor.
| Brand Name: | Tamiflu |
| Generic: | Oseltamivir Phosphate |
| Availability: | Prescription |
| This drug was approved by the FDA in one form or another on: 1999-10-27 , | |
| This drug is made in one form or another by the following companies: F. Hoffmann–La Roche, Ltd. | |
| This drug is available in the following forms: Capsules and Oral Suspensions | |
| View the actual FDA approved label for this drug at the following links: http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/2007/021087s040, 021246s027_LBL.pdf |
About Tamiflu
Tamiflu is for treating adults, adolescents, and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with the flu whose flu symptoms started within the last day or two. Tamiflu is also used to reduce the chance of getting the flu in people aged 1 year and older who have a higher chance of getting the flu because they spend time with someone who has the flu. Tamiflu can also reduce the chance of getting the flu if there is a flu outbreak in the community. The use of Tamiflu to reduce the chance of getting flu has been studied up to 42 days in adults and up to 10 days in children.
Precautions for Tamiflu
- Tamiflu has not been shown to treat flu-like illnesses caused by any virus other than influenza A and B (e.g., stomach flu, common cold, or other respiratory illnesses not caused by influenza).
- Other kinds of infections can appear like influenza or occur along with influenza, and need different types of treatment. Contact your healthcare provider if you feel worse or develop new symptoms during or after treatment, or if your influenza symptoms do not start to get better.
- Taking Tamiflu should not affect your decision to have an annual influenza vaccination.
- The safety and efficacy of repeated courses of treatment have not been established.
- Tamiflu is not indicated for treatment or prevention of the flu in patients less than 1 year of age.
Side Effects of Tamiflu
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- bronchitis
- stomach pain
- dizziness
- headache
Recent Forum Posts on Tamiflu
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Tamiflu 4 onset of symptoms
We have an Rx for Tamiflu. How does one tell if, among the myriad of similar symptoms, that Tamiflu will work if the beginning symptoms for all viruses are so similar?
Mrs. K
Posted By Mrs. K at Tue 5 Jul 2005, 12:00 AM in Tamiflu || 0 Replies
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My mother has been like she is drunk while taking this drug. She is so weak she can't lift her self from the toilet. She a active person normally..I would stir everyone away from this drug...let the virus run its coruse would be a lot better than what my mom is going though now some 12 days after
Posted By Unregistered at Thu 13 Sep 2007, 10:48 AM in Tamiflu || 0 Replies
Tamiflu
My doctor gave my 5 week old tamiflu. After 2 days of .75 a day I stopped it when I read things on the internet. Anyone heard if there are long term affects on infants.
Posted By Unregistered at Sat 3 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Tamiflu || 1 Reply
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I took tamiflu last year when my daughter and husband had the flu. I never go the flu.
Posted By Unregistered at Fri 2 Dec 2005, 12:00 AM in Tamiflu || 0 Replies