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Tamiflu is an anti-viral medication used to treat or prevent flu (influenza virus). Tamiflu is the only licensed medication, clinically proven to treat infection and prevent it from spreading.
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Tamiflu is a neuraminidase inhibitor, which works by blocking the effects of the neuraminidase chemical produced by the influenza virus. Blocking this chemical prevents the virus from spreading into the respiratory airways. As a result, the immune system is in an advantageous position to fight the virus as quickly as possible. The infection is cleared effectively if taken in the first 48 hours of symptoms appearing.
Symptoms include:
Tamiflu is not a vaccine, it is a medication to treat infection and to prevent it from spreading.
How To Take Tamiflu
To treat new symptoms within 48 hours: The recommended oral dose is one tablet (75mg) twice daily for 5 days for 13-17 year olds and adults.
As a preventative measure if exposed to someone with flu: Take one tablet (75mg) daily for 10 days.
For seasonal protection: Tamiflu can be taken for up to six weeks. Take one tablet of Tamiflu (75mg) once daily for up to 6 weeks.