Tamiflu
Oseltamivir capsules for influenza A and B. It stops the flu virus from spreading to new cells.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Oseltamivir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 75mg
Tamiflu is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Tamiflu depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Tamiflu details
- Alternative names
- oseltamivir
- Therapeutic class
- Neuraminidase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiviral
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to oseltamivir; end-stage renal disease without dialysis
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; headache
- Moderate side effects
- bronchitis; insomnia; vertigo
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 5 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over two weeks and adults.
Serious side effects
severe neuropsychiatric events, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Oseltamivir capsules for influenza A and B. It stops the flu virus from spreading to new cells.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits viral neuraminidase, preventing the release of new viral particles from infected host cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Tamiflu names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Oseltamivir at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.