About oseltamivir caps
Neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral
Used for
- Treats influenza A and B
- Prevents influenza after exposure
Usual adult dose
Treatment: 75 mg twice daily for 5 days. Prevention: 75 mg once daily, usually 10 days.
Usual dose in children
Treatment and prevention doses depend on age and weight; commonly 30–75 mg per dose.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Stomach pain
Important warnings
- Works best when started within 48 hours of symptoms.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with kidney problems.
- Rarely, confusion or unusual behavior has been reported, especially in children.
- Does not replace annual influenza vaccination.
Pregnancy
May be used during pregnancy when needed; influenza itself can cause serious complications.
Breastfeeding
Limited information is available; oseltamivir is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Live attenuated influenza vaccine: avoid within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after treatment.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.