Fluvir Tablet Information

Fluvir Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Flu. Fluvir Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Fluvir Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Fluvir Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Fluvir Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Fluvir Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Fluvir Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fluvir Tablet related warnings section.

The section on Fluvir Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Fluvir Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fluvir Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Fluvir Benefits & Uses
Fluvir Dosage & How to Take
Fluvir Side Effects
Fluvir Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Fluvir with Other Drugs
Fluvir Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Fluvir
Fluvir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Fluvir Tablet Benefits & Uses

Fluvir Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Flu (Read More - From Ginger Tea to Steam: Best Home Remedies for Influenza)

Other Benefits

Fluvir Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Children weighing 40 kg or more

Fluvir Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluvir Tablet is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache

Unknown

Dyspepsia
Rash
Urticaria
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Hepatitis
Confusion

Fluvir Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluvir Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Fluvir may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Fluvir, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Fluvir Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Fluvir may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Fluvir Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Fluvir on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Fluvir Tablet on the Liver?

Fluvir may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Fluvir Tablet on the Heart?

Fluvir is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Fluvir Tablet with Other Drugs

Fluvir Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Methotrexate

Pemetrexed

Fluvir Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluvir Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Bronchitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fluvir Tablet

Is this Fluvir Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Fluvir Tablet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Fluvir Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Fluvir Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Fluvir Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Fluvir Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluvir Tablet

Taking Fluvir Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluvir Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Fluvir Tablet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Fluvir

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 802

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 950-952