Oseltamivir Phosphate prevents influenza. It can be given to save other members of family and from getting sick. Oseltamivir Phosphate has been used for treatment of adults, adolescents, pediatric patients. It prevents the chance of spreading flu in case it outbreak. Oseltamivir Phosphate does not treat any flu other than influenza and Swine Flu. Oseltamivir Phosphate is not an influenza vaccination. It should not be given to children less than one year.

How to take

Oseltamivir phosphate should be taken as prescribed by doctor. You should inform your doctor if having any type of kidney disease, already pregnant, or are breast-feeding or undergoing any other medications. Oseltamivir Phosphate in some cases produces some side effects. Some common side effects are Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bronchitis, stomach pain, dizziness, and headache. Oseltamivir Phosphate 75 mg for adults to be taken twice a day for up to five days. Children should be given 30-75 mg taken twice a day for up to five days.

Side effects

The most common side effects of oseltamivir phosphate are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Sometimespeople report getting headaches when they takeoseltamivir phosphate.

In 2005, Japanese media released reports that young people taking oseltamivir phosphate exhibited abnormal behavior. It was reported that oseltamivir phosphate was linked to 64 cases of psychological disorders and 2 teenage suicides

After the Japanese reports, the FDA conducted a review of data regarding pediatric use of oseltamivir phosphate. The FDA gave oseltamivir phosphate a clean bill of health. FDA was "unable toconclude that there is a causal relationship between oseltamivir phosphate and the reported pediatric deaths".

Precaution

· You should not take oseltamivir phosphate if you are allergic to oseltamivir phosphate or any other ingredients of oseltamivir phosphate.
· Oseltamivir phosphate is normally not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing, as the effects on the unborn child or nursing infant are unknown. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding while taking oseltamivir phosphate, talk to your doctor before taking oseltamivir phosphate.
· If you have any type of kidney disease, talk to your doctor before starting oseltamivir phosphate therapy.
The use of oseltamivir phosphate along with an intranasal flu vaccine like FluMist®* has not been evaluated. However, due to the possibility for interference between these products, an intranasal flu vaccine should not be given within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after taking oseltamivir phosphate, unless it is deemed appropriate by your doctor. The type of flu vaccine administered as a shot through the skin can be given at any time relative to use of oseltamivir phosphate.

Drug interactions

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking Oseltamivir Phosphate unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Missed dose

Try to take your missed dose just as soon as you can remember to, and then continue to take Oseltamivir Phosphate at the usual times. However, if you don't happen to remember the missed dose until it is almost time for your next dose (within 2 hours), skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled doses at the usual times. It is important that you do not take a double dose of Oseltamivir Phosphate.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from children and pets.