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What is the flu?
The flu, or influenza, is an infection caused by influenza viruses. It is most common in the fall and winter. The flu is highly contagious. The virus usually enters the body through the mouth, nose or eyes. When a person with the flu coughs or sneezes the virus becomes airborne and can be inhaled by anyone nearby. What is the difference between the flu and a cold? Both the flu and a cold are viral infections and can cause symptoms such as coughing and sore throat A cold is a minor viral infection of the nose and throat. The flu however is usually more severe, has rapid onset of symptoms, and is associated with higher fever and aches and pains. It is important that you begin your treatment with 'Tamiflu' as soon as possible after the first appearance of your flu symptoms. If flu symptoms, most notably fever, do not begin to improve in the first day or two after you start your treatment with Tamiflu', speak with your doctor. |
How should Tamiflu be taken?
'Tamiflu' should be taken twice daily (once in the morning and once in the evening) for five days. 'Tamiflu' can be taken with food. As with many medicines, when taken with a light snack, milk, or a meal, possible stomach upset may be reduced. You must complete the entire treatment recommended by your doctor, even if you are feeling better. Who should take Tamiflu? 'Tamiflu' is not a substitute for the flu shot. If you are at high risk of developing complications, you should continue to get your flu shot as recommended by your doctor. You might be surprised to find that you are still susceptible to flu even though you got your annual flu shot. 'Tamiflu' should be taken by adults, adolescents and children whose flu symptoms have appeared within the previous day or two. Typical symptoms of flu include sudden onset of fever, headache, tiredness, muscular weakness, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat and cough. |
What is Tamiflu?
Each capsule contains 75 mg of the active ingredient oseltamivir phosphate. The capsules also contain non-medicinal or inactive ingredients. These are: corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, iron oxides, povidone K30, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc and titanium dioxide. 'Tamiflu' is a grey/light-yellow capsule with 'Roche' printed in blue ink on one side and '75 mg' printed in blue ink on the other. How does Tamiflu work? 'Tamiflu' works by inhibiting an enzyme necessary for the flu virus to spread through your body. 'Tamiflu' should alleviate your symptoms, shorten the duration of your flu (i.e. reduces the duration of flu symptoms by about 1.3 days in adults and 1.5 days in children) and help you feel better sooner. |
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