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This leaflet contains important information about Generic Tamiflu
(TAM-ih-flew). Read it well before you
begin treatment. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare professional
about your medical condition or your treatment. This leaflet does not list all the benefits and risks of
Generic Tamiflu
. If you have any questions about Generic Tamiflu
, ask your healthcare professional. Only your
healthcare professional can determine if Generic Tamiflu
is right for you.
What is Generic Tamiflu
?
Generic Tamiflu
attacks the influenza virus and stops it from spreading inside your body. Generic Tamiflu
treats
flu at its source, by attacking the virus that causes the flu, rather than simply masking symptoms.
Generic Tamiflu
is for treating adults and children age 1 and older with the flu whose flu symptoms started
within the last day or two. Generic Tamiflu
can also reduce the chance of getting the flu in people age 1 and
older who have a higher chance of getting the flu because they spend time with someone who has the
flu. Generic Tamiflu
can also reduce the chance of getting the flu if there is a flu outbreak in the community.
What is “Flu”?
“The flu” is an infection caused by the influenza virus. Flu symptoms include fever (usually 100^(o)F to
103^(o)F in adults, and sometimes higher in children) and problems such as cough, sore throat, runny or
stuffy nose, headaches, muscle aches, fever, and extreme tiredness. Many people use the term “flu” to
mean any combination of these symptoms, such as the common cold, but true influenza infection is
often worse and may last longer than a cold.
Flu outbreaks happen about once a year, usually in the winter, when the influenza virus spreads widely
in the community. Outside of those outbreaks, only a very tiny number of respiratory infections are
caused by the influenza virus.
Should I get a flu shot?
Generic Tamiflu
is not a substitute for a flu vaccination. You should continue to get a flu vaccination every
year, according to your healthcare professional’s advice.
Who should not take Generic Tamiflu
?
Do not take Generic Tamiflu
if you are allergic to the main ingredient, oseltamivir phosphate, or to any
other ingredients of Generic Tamiflu
. Before starting treatment, make sure your healthcare professional
knows if you take any other medicines, or are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Generic Tamiflu
is normally not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing, as the effects on the
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