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What you have to know before use Tamiflu.

Tamiflu: uses Tamiflu is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus ( influenza ) . It helps make the symptoms ( e. g. , stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness ) less severe and shortens recovery time by 1-2 days. Tamiflu is also used to prevent flu if we have been exposed to someone who already has the flu ( e. g. , sick household member ) .

Tamiflu works by stopping flu virus from growing. It's not a substitute for flu vaccine. ( See Notes )

Tamiflu shouldn't be used in infants younger than 1 year of age. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Tamiflu: how to use Read Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before we start taking this medicine. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take Tamiflu by mouth as directed by your doctor. You may take it with food or milk to minimize stomach upset. Take this medication as soon as flu symptoms appear or as soon as possible after we have been exposed to the flu. Tamiflu works best if you start taking it within 2 days of either of these events.

If we have flu, take Tamiflu usually twice a day for 5 days, or as directed by your doctor.

To prevent flu, take Tamiflu usually once a day for at least 10 days, or as directed by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions for how long to take this medicine.

Tamiflu works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take Tamiflu at evenly spaced intervals at the same time ( s ) every day. Continue to take it for full time prescribed. Stopping the medication too early may allow virus to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of infection or failure to protect we from flu.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens or if new symptoms appear.

Tamiflu: side effects Nausea and vomiting may occur while use Tamiflu as your body adjusts to this medication and usually go away after 1-2 days. Dizziness may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Tamiflu because he or she has judged that benefit to we is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Tamiflu do not have serious side effects.

Tamiflu may rarely cause serious mental/mood changes. This may be more likely in children. Tell your doctor immediately of any signs of unusual behavior including confusion, agitation, self-injury.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

A very serious allergic reaction to Tamiflu is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If we notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Tamiflu: precautions Before taking Tamiflu, tell your doctor or pharmacist if we are allergic to it; or if we have any other allergies.

Before using Tamiflu, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Tamiflu may make we dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.

Tamiflu should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with your doctor.

It's not known if Tamiflu passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Tamiflu: interactions Your healthcare professionals ( e. g. , doctor or pharmacist ) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring we for it. Don't start, stop, or change dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Before using Tamiflu, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products we may use especially of:

Tell your doctor if we have received flu vaccine in the nose within 2 weeks before treatment with Tamiflu. Tamiflu may lower your protection from flu vaccine given in nose. Wait at least 2 days after ending treatment with Tamiflu before receiving flu vaccine given in nose.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Tamiflu, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all products we use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

Tamiflu: overdose If overdose of Tamiflu is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Tamiflu: notes Don't share Tamiflu with others.

Tamiflu isn't a substitute for flu vaccine. Consult your doctor about the risks and important benefits of receiving a yearly flu shot to lower your chances of getting flu.

Tamiflu: missed dose If we miss a dose Tamiflu, use it as soon as we remember. If it's within 2 hours of your next dose, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Don't double dose of Tamiflu to catch up.

Tamiflu: storage Store Tamiflu at room temperature ( 77 degrees F or 25 degrees C ) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F ( 15-30 degrees C ) is permitted. Don't store Tamiflu in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard Tamiflu when it's expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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