Tamiflu
Oseltamivir capsules for influenza A and B. It stops the flu virus from spreading to new cells.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Oseltamivir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 75mg
This listing uses Tamiflu as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tamiflu vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tamiflu details
- Alternative names
- oseltamivir
- Therapeutic class
- Neuraminidase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiviral
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to oseltamivir; end-stage renal disease without dialysis
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; headache
- Moderate side effects
- bronchitis; insomnia; vertigo
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 5 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over two weeks and adults.
Serious side effects
severe neuropsychiatric events, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Oseltamivir capsules for influenza A and B. It stops the flu virus from spreading to new cells.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits viral neuraminidase, preventing the release of new viral particles from infected host cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Tamiflu is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Oseltamivir, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.