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Treat and Prevent the Flu
with TAMIFLU
The #1 doctor-prescribed medicine for flu treatment*
Approved for adults and children aged 1 year and older
Must be taken within 12 to 48 hours from the first appearance of flu symptoms
TAMIFLU for Flu Treatment and Prevention
Taking TAMIFLU
Side Effects and Safety of TAMIFLU
ABOUT THE FLU
Help protect yourself and your family from the flu. Learn more about flu symptoms, flu prevention, and when the flu may be in your area.
Flu Symptoms
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*National Prescription Audit, 1999-present. IMS Health; 2006.
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A flu vaccination is your best chance to protect against the flu. However, flu strains may vary from area to area, so if you are exposed to a strain of the flu that is not the same strain as the one your vaccination protects against, you may still get the flu — and that's where TAMIFLU may be able to help. See how other flu treatment types compare when it comes to treating the flu, preventing the flu, and easing flu symptoms:
If you think you might have the flu, you have 48 hours to take action. Ask your doctor about TAMIFLU, the number 1 doctor-prescribed flu medicine for treatment of the flu in adults and children aged 1 year and older.*
Taking TAMIFLU
TAMIFLU is a prescription medication for flu prevention and treatment in adults and children aged 1 year and older.
TAMIFLU is available in pill form
TAMIFLU is also available in a fruit–flavored liquid form with a dosing dispenser for children 1 year and older and for adults who have difficulty swallowing the capsule.
TAMIFLU can be taken with or without food. As with many medicines, if you take TAMIFLU with a light snack, milk, or a meal, the potential for an upset stomach may be reduced.
TAMIFLU Dosing Schedule For Flu Treatment:
Take 1 dose, twice daily, for 5 days (see TAMIFLU Dosage chart for dose amount)
For Flu Prevention:
Take 1 dose, once daily, for 10 days (see TAMIFLU Dosage chart for dose amount)
*The 75 mg dose can be measured using a combination of 30 mg and 45 mg.
In the event that the dispenser provided with the suspension is lost or damaged, another dosing syringe or other device may be used to deliver the following volumes:
For children 33 lbs or less (15 kg or less): 2.5 mL (½ tsp)
For children 34 lbs - 51 lbs (16 kg - 23 kg): 3.8 mL (¾ tsp)
For children 52 lbs - 88 lbs (23 kg - 40 kg): 5.0 mL (1 tsp)
For people 89 lbs or more (41 kg or more): 6.2 mL (1 ¼ tsp)
What to Do if You Miss Your TAMIFLU Dose If you forget to take your medicine at any time, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is within 2 hours of your next scheduled dose. Do not take two doses at a time to make up for a missed dose. You can then continue to take TAMIFLU at the usual times. Taking TAMIFLU with Other Medications TAMIFLU has been shown to have a minimal chance of negatively interacting with other medications. Your doctor or healthcare professional may recommend taking over–the–counter medications to reduce severity of symptoms while the antiviral action of TAMIFLU takes effect on the flu virus. As with any medication, be sure to discuss with your doctor any over–the–counter or prescription medicines you are currently taking before beginning TAMIFLU therapy. An intranasal flu vaccine like FluMist®* should not be given within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after taking TAMIFLU, unless it is deemed appropriate by your doctor. Taking TAMIFLU if You Have Kidney Disease If you have any type of kidney disease, talk to your doctor before starting TAMIFLU therapy. There is a special dosing schedule, as follows, for this group:
Flu Treatment Dosage — One 75 mg dose, once daily for 5 days
Flu Prevention Dosage — One 75 mg dose every other day or 30 mg dose once daily
How to Store TAMIFLU TAMIFLU capsules should be stored at room temperature below 77ºF (25ºC) and kept in a dry place. Refrigerate liquid TAMIFLU at 36º to 46ºF (2º to 8ºC). Do not freeze. As with all medications, keep out of the reach of children.
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Side Effect and Safety of TAMIFLU
Stop using Tamiflu and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; a red and blistering or peeling skin rash.
Some people using Tamiflu have had rare side effects of sudden confusion, delirium, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or self-injury. These symptoms have occurred most often in children. It is not known whether Tamiflu was the exact cause of these symptoms. However, anyone using Tamiflu should be watched closely for signs of confusion or unusual behavior. Call a doctor at once if you or the child using Tamiflu has any of these symptoms.
Less serious Tamiflu side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
dizziness, headache;
nosebleed;
eye redness or discomfort;
sleep problems (insomnia); or
cough or other respiratory symptoms.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.


