Oseltamivir Phosphate (Tamiflu) Pros and Cons
- 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.
- 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.
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