Oseltamivir Phosphate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 07, 2023

Pros & Cons


Oseltamivir Phosphate (Tamiflu) Pros and Cons

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  • Oseltamivir is available in a lower-cost generic form.
  • It comes as a capsule and oral suspension.
  • This medicine can reduce the duration of severe illness if your flu symptoms started within the last 2 days.
  • It can be used to prevent infection with the influenza virus.

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  • You need to take oseltamivir within 48 hours of developing flu symptoms.
  • It is not a replacement for the annual flu shot.
  • This medicine is not recommended for people with severe kidney disease.