What is Tamiflu?

Tamiflu is an antiviral which is used to block the actions of influenza virus types A and B. it can stop the flu virus from reproducing. You can treat flu symptoms caused by influenza virus with the help of Tamiflu for less than two days. This medication is also good for the people who are exposed but don’t have symptoms yet.

Important information about Tamiflu

Tamiflu can not be used to treat the common cold. If you have taken nasal flu vaccine with past two weeks then you should tell your doctor before using it. You should also talk to your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart problem, lung disease or any other serious disease. If you have conditions causing swelling or disorder of brain then you should tell your doctor.

You should start treatment with Tamiflu as soon as you have flu symptoms like fever, muscles aches, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose. This medication should be taken for as many days as it is prescribed. There can be some rare side effects in people using Tamiflu like confusion, delirium, hallucination and unusual behavior. These symptoms are more common in children. You should watch closely these symptoms for sign of confusion and unusual behavior. You should call doctor immediately if you have any of these conditions.

Before using Tamiflu

If you are allergic to oseltamivir then you should not use this medication. You should tell you doctor before using Tamiflu if you have kidney disease, heart disease and lung disease or any condition causing swelling or disorder of brain. You may not be able to use Tamiflu if you have any of these conditions. The doctor can make some adjustments in the dose of the Tamiflu.

This medication should not be used by the pregnant women as it can be harmful to the unborn babies. They can use this medication after the permission of their doctor.

How should I take Tamiflu?

Tamiflu should be taken as it is prescribed by the doctor. You should no take it more than recommended medication. You should start treatment with Tamiflu when flu symptoms appear. These symptoms can be fever, chills, muscle aches, sore throat and runny nose.

The capsule of Tamiflu should be taken with glass of water. The suspension should be shaken well before measuring dose. This medication can be taken with or without food. You can take it with food or milk if this medication upsets your stomach.

This medication should be taken every 12 hours in five days. This medication should be taken for as many days as it is prescribed. The symptoms may start improving before start of infection. This medication should be stored at room temperature.

What should I avoid while taking Tamiflu?

You should not use nasal flu vaccine within 48 hours after taking oseltavimir. FluMist might interfere with Tamiflu which can make it less effective. You should follow the instructions of your doctor.