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What is the best medicine for flu over-the-counter medicine for adults?

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None over the counte: There is no specific over the counter medicine for influenza.Except for prescription antibiotic like tamiflu (oseltamivir).Flu is treated with supportive care for fever, bodyache and headache, cough, fluids and rest.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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