Can a child take Tamiflu capsule?

For children 2 weeks of age to 12 years old Tamiflu is available in capsule and liquid form. See full prescribing information for dosing based on your child’s weight.

Can Tamiflu cause behavior problems?

If there have been reports, what were the symptoms and how severe were they? A: Earlier data suggested that Tamiflu was associated with neuropsychiatric adverse effects, such as delirium, abnormal behavior or hallucinations.

Can we take Tamiflu as precaution?

This will help clear up your infection completely. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. For patients taking oseltamivir for the prevention of flu after an exposure: The medicine should be taken within 2 days of being exposed to the flu. This medicine should be taken for at least 10 days.

Should you give Tamiflu to my child?

Who Should Get Tamiflu? “Tamiflu should be considered for children who are at high-risk for developing complications of the flu or for those children exhibiting severe symptoms,” says Dr. Sterkel.

When to give Tamiflu to a 1 year old?

Call a doctor at once if you or the child using this medicine has any of these symptoms. You should not use Tamiflu if you are allergic to oseltamivir. Do not use Tamiflu to treat flu symptoms in a child younger than 2 weeks old. Children as young as 1 year old may use this medicine to prevent flu symptoms. Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

What are the side effects of taking Tamiflu?

Tamiflu Capsule is an antiviral medicine and contains oseltamivir as an active ingredient. It is used to treat and prevent the symptoms of influenza in adults and children. Influenza is a flu-like res piratory disorder characterised by dry cough, fever, headache, runny nose, sore throat and chills.

What’s the best way to take Tamiflu for flu?

Take the capsule with a full glass of water. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Tamiflu may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. To treat flu symptoms: Take Tamiflu every 12 hours for 5 days.

Can you take Tamiflu if you are allergic to oseltamivir?

You should not use Tamiflu if you are allergic to oseltamivir. Do not use Tamiflu to treat flu symptoms in a child younger than 2 weeks old. Children as young as 1 year old may use this medicine to prevent flu symptoms.