Oseltamivir: how to take it safely
Tamiflu
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats and prevents influenza (flu).
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Start within 48 hours of the first flu symptoms for best effect.
When to take it
Take it twice a day for 5 days to treat flu.
Take it with
With food to reduce nausea.
What to avoid
- Stopping early.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Possible side effects
Nausea, vomiting, headache.
Get help if
Confusion, unusual behaviour, severe rash or swelling of the face: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.