Compare Flu Treatment Types
A flu vaccination is your best chance to protect against the flu. However,
flu strains may vary from area to area, so if you are exposed to a strain of the flu that
is not the same strain as the one your vaccination protects against, you may still
get the flu — and that's where TAMIFLU may be able to help.
See how other flu treatment types compare when it comes to treating the flu, preventing the flu, and easing flu symptoms:
If you think you might have the flu, you have 48 hours to take action. Ask your doctor about TAMIFLU, the number 1 doctor-prescribed
flu medicine for treatment of the flu in adults and children aged 1 year and older.*
*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.
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