What is the best flu medicine?

If you are seen: Within 24-48 hrs of the onset of symptoms, tamiflu (oseltamivir) would be recommended as an anti viral drug to cut the duration of symptoms and infection. Otherwise, lots of fluid, antiinflammatories, bed rest, soup, lots of rest.

Influenza: If you have the flu hydrate well w water, herbal teas, soup or juice. Drink sufficiently to have pale to light yellow urine. You can use pain relievers like tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaid’s. Rest a lot! in some situations antiviral medications (tamiflu, relenza, flumadine) may be prescribed within the first couple of days of symptoms to hasten healing or they can be used after flu exposure to prevent illness.