Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Neuraminidase inhibitor (antiviral drug)
Forms:
Capsule, suspension (liquid)
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To treat symptoms caused by the flu virus and shorten the duration of a flu illness.
To prevent flu symptoms during an outbreak or after exposure to someone with the flu.
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Oseltamivir Phosphate (Tamiflu) Drug Class
Oseltamivir phosphate (os-el-tah-mi-veer fos-fate) belongs to a group of antiviral drugs called neuraminidase inhibitors.
Oseltamivir Phosphate (Tamiflu) Age Range
Oseltamivir is approved to treat flu symptoms in adults, children, and infants 2 weeks of age and older. It can be used to prevent flu in adults and children 1 year of age and older.
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