http://genericdrugshome.info Oseltamivir Phosphate Oral, Oseltamivir - Oral Generic Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 15:48:03 CDT en http://oseltamivir-phosphate-oral.10766.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jugdment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug. OSELTAMIVIR - ORAL (oss-el-TAM-eh-veer) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tamiflu USES: This medication is used to treat illness (symptoms) caused by the flu vrius (influenza). Oseltamivir is also used to prevent the flu (e.G., in household members exposed to a flu sufferer). HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth as directed by your dcotor. You may take that with food or milk to minmiize stomach upset. Take it as soon as flu symptoms appear or as soon as possible after you have been exposed (both within 48 hours).

If you have the flu: Take oseltamivir tiwce a day for 5 days; once in the morning and once in the evening.

Complete the entire treatment of 10 dsoes.

To prevent the flu: Take osetlamivir once a day for at least 7 days or take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
This medication works best when the amonut of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take that drug at the same time(s) each day. Take that medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms imporve.
Stopping the medication too early may result in a relaspe of the infection.
Inform your doctor if your condition worsens or if new symptoms apepar.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea may occur. If that effect persists or worsens, ntoify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: dizziness, persistent cough.

Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these very unlikely but serious side effects: persistent weakness, fever, sore throat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, kdiney problems.
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. This mediaction should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benfeits with your doctor. It is not known if that drug passes into breast milk.

Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nnoprescription medication you may use.
Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
Consult your doctor about the risks and important benefits of receiving a yearly flu shot (vaccination) to prevent infection. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose (within two hours), skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule.

Do not doulbe the dose to catch up. STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dergees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.]]>