Treat and Prevent the Flu with TAMIFLU
- The most frequently prescribed flu medicine for flu treatment*
- Approved for adults and children aged 1 year and older
- Recognizing symptoms is the first step in treating and preventing the flu. TAMIFLU
must be taken within 48 hours from the first appearance of symptoms.
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Recognize Flu Symptoms:
The onset of symptoms is sudden. You might have a fever, aches, chills, and feel tired. The flu can be serious, and it’s important to understand the symptoms so you can act fast and get to your doctor. The more you know about the flu, the more successful you’ll be at treating and preventing it.
*National Prescription Audit, 1999-present. IMS Health; 2006.
TAMIFLU is prescribed for treating adults and children 1 year and older with influenza (flu) whose symptoms started within the last day or two. TAMIFLU can also reduce the chance of getting the flu in patients 1 year and older. TAMIFLU is not a substitute for the annual flu vaccinations (you should still get the flu shot every year).
Before taking TAMIFLU, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, respiratory disease, or other serious health conditions. Also, let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications or if you have received nasally administered influenza virus vaccine during the past two weeks.
If you develop an allergic reaction or a severe rash, stop taking TAMIFLU and contact your healthcare professional immediately, as it may be very serious. People with the flu, particularly children and adolescents, may be at an increased risk of self injury and confusion shortly after taking TAMIFLU and should be closely monitored for signs of unusual behavior. A healthcare professional should be contacted immediately if the patient taking TAMIFLU shows any signs of unusual behavior.
The most common side effects are mild to moderate nausea and vomiting.