Fluvir 75mg Capsule (Oseltamivir Phosphate 75mg)

Description

Fluvir 75 mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of infections of influenza virus types A and B. Assessment of liver and kidney function is necessary before beginning treatment with this medicine. This medicine should not be used for prophylaxis of influenza in children under the age of 1 year. Recently the US-FDA has issued an unapproved use of this medicine for the treatment of patients with mild, moderate, and severe Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 caused by the new coronavirus. Do not use this medicine to treat COVID-19 unless directed by the doctor. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Fluvir 75 mg Capsule
Antiflu 75 mg Capsule
Cipla Ltd.
Natflu 75 mg Capsule
Natco Pharma Ltd.
Starflu 75mg Capsule
Strides Shasun Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Fluvir 75 mg Capsule
Abdominal pain
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea
Wheezing
Phlegm- producing cough
Headache
Excessive tearing of the eye
Trouble sleeping
Itching and rash

Uses of Fluvir 75 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?
Influenza
This medicine is used in the treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza in patients with symptoms of flu for no more than 2 days.
Influenza prophylaxis
This medicine is used to prevent influenza virus infection.

Related Products

List of related products
Fluvir 30 mg Capsule
Fluvir Dry Syrup

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to oseltamivir or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only if absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Hypersensitivity reactions
This medicine may cause anaphylaxis and serious hypersensitivity reactions including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and erythema multiforme in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Heart diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the risk of worsening the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Respiratory diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with respiratory diseases due to the risk of worsening the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended to be used for prophylaxis of influenza in children under the age of 1 year.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Ensure that proper hygiene measures are adopted. Complete the course of treatment to prevent the spread of the infection. Assessment of liver and kidney function is necessary before beginning treatment with this medicine. In patients who cannot swallow capsule, the doctor may prescribe an oral suspension formulation of this medicine. Sometimes, the doctor may also advise to open the capsule and mix the contents with a sweetened liquid in patients who cannot swallow capsule.