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Learning Tamiflu. Tamiflu: uses Tamiflu is used to treat symptoms caused by flu virus ( influenza ) . It helps make 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 is 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 you start taking this medicine. If we have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take Tamiflu by mouth as directed by your doctor. We 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 flu. Tamiflu works best if we start taking it within 2 days of either of these events.
If you 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 amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take Tamiflu at evenly spaced intervals at same time ( s ) every day. Continue to take it for the full time prescribed. Stopping the medication too early may allow the virus to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of infection or failure to protect we from the 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 the 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 isn't a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Tamiflu: precautions Before taking Tamiflu, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're 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 the 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 doesn't contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Tamiflu, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products we use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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