Always take Tamiflu exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Always use the syringe that is provided in the box and has markings indicating the dose in mg.
Take Tamiflu as soon as you get the prescription as this will help to slow the spread of the influenza virus in the body.
Infants below 12 months of age: This formulation is not suitable for dosing infants less than 12 months of age.
The usual dose is as follows:
How much Tamiflu should be given to infants 1 year of age and older and children 2 to 12 years of age)
Treatment
You must give the amount of oral suspension to your child as prescribed by your doctor. 30 mg and 45 mg capsules can be used as an alternative to suspension.
The usual dose for treatment of influenza in children depends on the body weight of the child (see
table below):
Body Weight Recommended dose for 5 days Treatment Less than or equal to 15 kg 30 mg twice daily More than 15 kg and up to 23 kg 45 mg twice daily More than 23 kg and up to 40 kg 60 mg twice daily More than 40 kg 75 mg twice daily 75 mg is made up of a 30 mg dose plus a 45 mg dose
Infants below 12 months of age: This formulation is not suitable for dosing infants less than 12 months of age.
Prevention
Tamiflu can also be used to prevent influenza following exposure to an infected individual, such as family members.
30 mg and 45 mg capsules can be used as an alternative to suspension.
Tamiflu should be taken once daily for 10 days. It is best to take this dose in the mornings with breakfast.
The usual dose for prevention of influenza in children depends on the body weight of the child (see
table below):
Body Weight Recommended dose for 10 days Prevention Less than or equal to 15 kg 30 mg once daily More than 15 kg and up to 23 kg 45 mg once daily More than 23 kg and up to 40 kg 60 mg once daily More than 40 kg 75 mg once daily 75 mg is made up of a 30 mg dose plus a 45 mg dose
Children weighing more than 40 kg and can swallow capsules may take a 75 mg dose of Tamiflu capsules once daily for 10 days.
Your doctor will recommend the length of time to continue taking Tamiflu, if it is prescribed to prevent influenza.
Infants below 12 months of age: This formulation is not suitable for dosing infants less than 12 months of age.
How Much Tamiflu should be given to Adolescents (13 to 17 years of age) and Adults
The suspension can be used by adults and adolescents instead of the capsule.
30 mg and 45 mg capsules can be used as an alternative to suspension.
Treatment
Usually, your doctor will prescribe a 75 mg dose of Tamiflu twice daily for 5 days.
Prevention
Usually, your doctor will prescribe a 75 mg dose of Tamiflu once daily for 10 days. Your doctor will recommend the length of time you will need to take Tamiflu.
A single 75 mg dose of Tamiflu requires two doses of the suspension: one 30 mg dose and one 45 mg dose.
a) HOW TO PREPARE THE ORAL SUSPENSION:
Your pharmacist may have prepared the oral suspension for you when you collected your prescription. However, if they have not done this, then you can do it easily yourself.You only need to prepare the suspension once, at the beginning of your course. After that, all you need to do is shake the suspension well and draw up the appropriate recommended dose.
Cap
?Bottle Adapter
Measuring Cup
? To the indicated level
Figure 1
1. Tap the closed bottle gently several times to loosen the powder.
2. Measure 52 ml of water by filling the measuring cup to the indicated level (measuring cup included in the box). You should always use 52 ml of water, irrespective of the recommended dose you are taking.
3. Add all 52 ml of water into the bottle, recap the bottle and shake the closed bottle well for 15 seconds.
4. Remove the cap and push the bottle adapter into the neck of the bottle.
5. Place the cap tightly over the top of the bottle, which now includes the bottle adapter. This will make sure that the bottle adapter fits in the bottle in the right position.
b) HOW TO MEASURE AND GIVE A DOSE OF ORAL SUSPENSION
Always shake Tamiflu oral suspension well before use!
Always use the syringe with doses indicated in mg which is provided in the package.
Oral Dispenser
Plunger
Tip
Figure 2 Figure 3
How to measure the correct amount of suspension:
1. Shake the closed bottle of Tamiflu oral suspension well before use.
2. Take the dispenser (see figure 2) and push the plunger completely down toward the tip of the dispenser. The dispenser provided with your medicine must always be used to measure to correct dose.
3. Remove the cap from the bottle of oral suspension.
4. Insert the tip of the dispenser into the bottle adapter.
5. Turn the entire unit (bottle and dispenser) upside down (see figure 3).
6. Slowly pull out the plunger to the graduation which marks the dose you need.
7. Turn the entire unit upright.
8. Slowly remove the dispenser from the bottle.
9. Push the suspension directly into the mouth by pushing down the plunger of the dispenser. Swallow the medicine. You may drink and eat something after taking the medicine.
10. Immediately after administration, take the dispenser apart and rinse both parts of the dispenser under running tap water.
If you take more Tamiflu, than you should
Contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
If you have forgotten to take Tamiflu
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Tamiflu
There are no side effects when Tamiflu is discontinued prior to advice from your doctor. If Tamiflu is stopped earlier than your doctor told you, the symptoms of influenza may reoccur.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
