Tamiflu 45 mg

Tamiflu 45mg (oseltamivir phosphate) is an antiviral drug. It works by attacking the flu virus to keep it from multiplying in your body and by reducing the symptoms of the flu. Tamiflu can sometimes keep you from getting the flu if you take it before you get sick.

Tamiflu is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, and tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community.

Precaution to Intake Tamiflu Capsule:

The availability of Tamiflu is only as per the prescription of the medical and clinical officials. Moreover, if the patient is allergic to oseltamivir or any other allergies, then consult the doctor immediately before taking the medicine.

The medical officials used to check medical history, especially in the case of kidney disease (including dialysis treatment).
Also, in the case of surgery, the patient should inform the concerned doctor or surgeon about the dosages of Tamiflu 45mg. Moreover, the medicine contains inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

During pregnancy, Tamiflu should be only used when it is mandated use and prescribed by medical/clinical professionals. Because it could be harmful to the newly born baby. The medicine passes into the breast milk and is harmful to the nursing infants, therefore it is recommended to take consultation with certain medical professionals before breastfeeding.

Therefore, the patient should follow the doctor’s prescription for the dosage of the medicine and not intake the medicine for more duration than prescribed.

The shape of the Tamiflu 45mg Pills:

Pills of Tamiflu 45 mg pill imprint with ROCHE 45 mg on top of the tablet. The colour of the tablet is grey and the shape of the Tablet is Oblong and the generic name of the medicine is Oseltamivir Phosphate.

The picture of the pill of Tamiflu is given below.

Picture of the Tamiflu 45 mg pill

Generic name: Oseltamivir Phosphate
Imprint: ROCHE 45 mg
Strength: 45 mg
Colour: Grey
Size: 14.00 mm
Shape: Oblong
Availability: Prescription only

Dosage of Tamiflu

It is recommended to take Tamiflu 45mg twice a day for 5 days. The therapy should begin within 48 hours of influenza symptoms.

The usual dosage of Tamiflu 4 mg is up to 2-3 weeks. For 1 to 12 years weight up to 15 kg, the oral dosage of 30 mg is enough. Furthermore, weight from 15.1 kg to 23 kg 45 mg orally twice a day.

Moreover, for 13 years or older 75 mg orally twice a day will be a sufficient dosage.
The therapy should begin within 48 hours of the onset of influenza symptoms. For patients younger than 1 year an appropriate dosing device that can accurately measure and administer small volumes should be provided.

Side effects of Tamiflu pill:

Along with the needed effects of Tamiflu 45mg, it may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Moreover in the case of serious side effect patient should immediately consult with the doctor
These symptoms are:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Less common

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• bloody nose or unexplained nosebleeds (occurs mainly in children)
• burning, dry, or itching eyes (mainly in children)
• dizziness
• ear disorder (occurs mainly in children)
• excessive tearing of the eyes (mainly in children)
• redness, pain, or swelling of the eye or eyelid (mainly in children)
• trouble with sleeping
• Rare
• Pale skin
• troubled breathing
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• Incidence not known
• blurred vision
• cracked, dry, or scaly skin

Summary: Tamiflu 45mg

Tamiflu 45mg is used in the treatment of influenza; avian influenza; influenza prophylaxis; swine flu and belongs to the drug class of neuraminidase inhibitors. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Oseltamivir 45 mg (base) is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Tamiflu 45mg is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, and tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days.