Antiflu Suspension: Uses, Side Effects, Price & Substitutes

About Antiflu Suspension 75Ml

Antiflu Suspension is used to treat and prevent Influenza A and B infections in adults and children. It contains oseltamivir, which blocks the neuraminidase enzyme, preventing the flu virus from spreading to healthy cells within the body.

When taken within 48 hours of the first symptoms appearing, oseltamivir significantly reduces the duration and severity of flu symptoms, and it can also be used preventively in people who have been exposed to someone with the flu.

Give or take this suspension using the measuring device provided, at the dose your doctor prescribes based on age and weight, as prescribed for treatment or as prescribed for prevention, with or without food.

Start this medicine as soon as possible after symptoms begin, ideally within the first two days, since delaying treatment reduces its effectiveness. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, as the dose may need adjustment, and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or new symptoms such as confusion or unusual behaviour develop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the primary use of Antiflu Suspension?

Antiflu Suspension is primarily used to manage influenza A and B infections in adults, adolescents, children, and infants who are 2 weeks old or older.

How does Antiflu Suspension work in our body?

Antiflu Suspension contains oseltamivir, which inhibits neuraminidase enzymes in influenza viruses, preventing the release of viral particles from infected cells, thereby controlling the virus's spread.

Can I take Antiflu Suspension for common cold symptoms?

No, Antiflu Suspension is not to be used for managing common cold symptoms. It's specifically designed to manage influenza A and B infections.

Is Antiflu Suspension a replacement for the flu vaccine?

No, Antiflu Suspension is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. It helps manage the symptoms but doesn't prevent influenza like a vaccine does.

What are the potential side effects of taking Antiflu Suspension?

Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and headache. If these persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

What precautions should I take when using Antiflu Suspension?

Use with caution if you have kidney or liver impairment or are allergic to oseltamivir. Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking before starting Antiflu Suspension.

How should I store my Antiflu Suspension?

Store it in the refrigerator at 2-8°C and protect it from light. Once it is mixed into a liquid suspension form, it should be discarded after 17 days if refrigerated, or after 10 days at room temperature.

References

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2012, Dec). Tamiflu (oseltamivir) label. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/021087s062lbl.pdf
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2017, Nov 14). Tamiflu: consumer questions and answers. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/tamiflu-consumer-questions-and-answers
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U.S. National Library of Medicine. (n.d.). Antiflu - oseltamivir phosphate capsule. DailyMed. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c6f78d2d-6452-4af3-83c6-b044d1604bdc

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