Tamiflu
Indicated to address active influenza infections to manage symptom severity and alleviate respiratory illness duration.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Oseltamivir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 75mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Tamiflu, depending on stock.
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
indicated to address active influenza infections to manage symptom severity and alleviate respiratory illness duration.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits viral neuraminidase, preventing the release of new viral particles from infected host cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Deemed generally safe and highly recommended during influenza outbreaks. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Tamiflu is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Roche.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Oseltamivir is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.