Question 1

side effects of tamiflu (oseltamivir) in children in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Indian study: A indian study of 191 children (median age, 3 years), 69 (36.1%) developed adverse drug reactions. Most common symptoms were vomiting (16.2%) followed by neuropsychiatric symptoms (12.6%), diarrhea (12.0%), ear disorders (8.9%), and insomnia (6.8%).

Full text available here: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3127335/?Tool=pubmed.

Question 2

is tamiflu (oseltamivir) safe for adults?

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Tamiflu (oseltamivir): Tamillu is general recognized as safe, however there are some people who react to tamiflu (oseltamivir) with minor or major reactions that can be very serious.  It is very difficult to tell who might have a severe reaction.

Question 3

when should you take  tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

At symptom start: Tamiflu is for treating people 1 year and older with influenza (flu) whose symptoms started within the last two days. Tamiflu can also reduce the chance of getting the flu. Tamiflu is not a substitute for an annual flu vaccination. It is also called oseltamivir, and is a type of anti-viral. Dose is usually 75mg twice a day for 5 days. It should be started at the start of symptoms.

Question 4

can i take tamiflu and tesson pearls together?

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: Tamiflu is an antiviral and tessalon is a cough suppressant. There should be no problem taking both. Your pharmacist can validate this advice.

Question 5

what is oseltamivir (tamiflu) be used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Tamiflu (oseltamivir): Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is used to treat influenza A and/or B in people  who have had flu symptoms for 2 days or less.  It can also be used as prophylaxis (prevention) for people who have a close contact who is positive for the flu.

Question 6

please describe the medication: tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

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Antiviral: Used in cases where acute influenza is suspected, this medication is dosed twice daily for 5 days. It may also be used as prophylaxis, when a person at risk or in poor health is exposed to a flu patient, and the influenza has not yet become active.

Question 7

how long does tamiflu (oseltamivir) stay in your body?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir: This medication has a half-life of 1 to 3 hours.  That means that over this time period 1/2 of the amount of drug present in your body will be excreted or destroyed.  The standard dose is 75 mg every 12 hours for 5 days.

Question 8

what is another medicine similar to tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Relenza (zanamivir): Is another antiviral on the market.  But the best treatment for the flu is to not get it.  Get a flu shot and  which antiviral to use won't be as much as an issue.  When there are flu epidemics the antiviral can be in short supply and reserved for special patient populations.  Get a flu shot.

Question 9

how  many hours apart should i take my tamiflu (oseltamivir) 75 mg?

Accepted Answer

Every 12 hours: Most prescriptions dispenced by pharmacists in us have directions on the label as prescribed by your doctor and you shpild always read the instructions.Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is prescribed  for influenza as a 5 days course of 10 capsules to be taken 1 capsule every 12 hours.
It is also prescribed for prophylactic use among contacts.

Question 10

on tamiflu (oseltamivir) since tuesday, should i feel better now on friday morning?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Tamiflu (oseltamivir) usually works best if started the first day or 2 of illness, but only helps 70% of those taking it in this way. It soesn't kill the flu germ, but slows its ability to reproduce. You feel better when your body clears the dying germ.The med can also produce its own collection of side effects. You might benefit from calling in and sharing your present symptoms with your doc. ??recheck ??

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