Tamiflu is a drug given for the treatment and prevention of influenza. The Department of Homeland Security's Janet Napolitano announced that 25%, roughly 12 million doses, of the United States' stockpile of Tamiflu will be released in response to the outbreak of the swine flu on April 26, 2009. At the time of the announcement, as many as 103 people had died in Mexico due to the swine flu and 20 people fell ill with the virus throughout the U.S.WashingtonPost.com: US declares public health emergency for swine flu (April 26, 2009)
Tamiflu must be taken within 48 hours of exposure to influenza.Official Site: TAMIFLU for Flu Treatment and Flu Prevention
Side Effects
- Rare (but serious) skin reactions or allergic reactionsOfficial Site: Tamiflu Side Effects
- Children and adolescents "may be at an increased risk of self injury and confusion shortly after taking Tamiflu"Official Site: Tamiflu Side Effects
- Most common side effect: Mild to moderate nausea and vomitingOfficial Site: Tamiflu Side Effects
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Is available in a pill formOfficial Site: Tamiflu Dosage
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Also made in a fruit-flavored liquid formOfficial Site: Tamiflu Dosage
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Main ingredient
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Taken with or without foodOfficial Site: Tamiflu Dosage
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For flu treatment
One dose, two times a day for five daysOfficial Site: Tamiflu Dosage
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For flu prevention
One dose, once a day for 10 daysOfficial Site: Tamiflu Dosage
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Dosage is different if the patient has kidney diseaseOfficial Site: Tamiflu Dosage
