Tamiflu in capsules serves to prevent the onset of both common and influenza A flu or to reduce the duration of its signs and symptoms in adults and children over 1 year of age.
This medicine has as its composition Oseltamivir Phosphate, an antiviral compound that reduces the multiplication of the influenza virus, influenza A and B, in the body, including the virus Influenza A H1N1, which causes influenza A. Thus, tamiflu is not antibiotic, as it acts to inhibit the release of the virus from infected cells, which prevents the infection of healthy cells, preventing the virus from spreading throughout the body.
Price and where to buy
Tamiflu can be purchased at conventional pharmacies with a prescription, and its price is approximately 200 reais. However, the amount may vary depending on the dosage of the drug as it can be purchased in doses of 30, 45 or 75 mg.
How to take
To Treat Influenza, the recommended dosage is:
- Adults and adolescents over 13 years of age : take 1 capsule of 75 mg per day every 12 hours for 5 days;
- Children between 1 year and 12 years of age: Treatment should be done for 5 days and the recommended dose varies by weight:
| Body Weight (Kg) | Recommended dose |
| more than 15 kg | 1 capsule 30 mg twice daily |
| between 15 kg and 23 kg | 1 capsule of 45 mg twice daily |
| between 23 kg and 40 kg | 2 capsule 30 mg twice daily |
| more than 40 kg | 1 capsule 75 mg twice daily |
To prevent influenza, the recommended doses are:
Adults and adolescents over 13 years of age : Usually the recommended dose is 1 capsule of 75 mg per day per day for 10 days;
Children between 1 year and 12 years of age : treatment should be done for 10 days and the dosage varies according to weight:
| Body Weight (Kg) | Recommended dose |
| more than 15 kg | 1 capsule 30 mg once daily |
| between 15 kg and 23 kg | 1 capsule of 45 mg once daily |
| between 23 kg and 40 kg | 2 capsules 30 mg once daily |
| more than 40 kg | p1 capsule 75 mg once daily |
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects of Tamiflu may include headache, vomiting, body aches or nausea.
Who should not take
Tamiflu is contraindicated for children under 1 year of age and for patients with oseltamivir phosphate allergy or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, consult your doctor before you start treatment with this medicine if you are pregnant or nursing or have problems with your kidney or liver function.
