Back to Family Flu Guide References:
*National Prescription Audit, 1999-present. IMS Health; 2008.
Flu.gov, How do I know if I have a cold or the flu?
http://answers.flu.gov/questions/4404 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cold versus Flu.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm DISCLAIMER:
This is not a substitute for a professional, on-site medical diagnosis. However, you can use the printable symptoms
results for discussion with your doctor or other healthcare professional during your visit to aid in a professional diagnosis.
TAMIFLU is a prescription medication for flu
treatment and prevention in adults and children aged 1 year and older.
Learn more about TAMIFLU for Flu Treatment and Prevention.
View Prescribing Information
Indication & Important Safety Information: 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.
Please see patient information for more detail |