Fluvir 12mg Syrup – Effective Relief for 75ml

Description:

• Fluvir 12mg Syrup 75ml is an antiviral oral suspension used to treat influenza symptoms (flu) in adults, adolescents, children, and neonates who have had flu no more than two days.
• It contains the active constituent Oseltamivir Phosphate.
• It is also used as a preventive treatment for flu in patients 1 year and older.

Uses:

• Treatment of Influenza A and B in patients two weeks of age and older who do not have symptoms for more than 2 days.
• Prevention of influenza type A and B in patients 1 year and older.

Therapeutic Effects:

• Oseltamivir Phosphate is a pro-drug that gets converted into its active form (Oseltamivir carboxylate) inside the body.
• It is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza.
• It works by inhibiting the neuraminidase enzyme present on the surface of the virus, reducing viral shedding and infectivity.

Dosage and Administration:

• The dose and frequency of administration will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors.
• Take medicine as directed by your physician.
• Take it with or without food.
• The chances of stomach upset are less if you take this suspension with food.
• Oral suspension is prescribed when the patient cannot swallow the tablet form of this medicine.
• The recommended dose is based on the individual’s body weight.
• It is important to complete the whole course, even if you start to feel better quickly.

Safety Advices:

• Pregnancy: there is no adequate data on the safety of Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect to be pregnant, or planning for pregnancy before taking this medicine.
• Breast feeding: it is unsafe to breastfeed during the treatment with Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml because it may cause harm to the baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
• Lungs: it is unknown whether Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Liver: it is unsafe to administer Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml in severe liver failure patients. Dose adjustments are required in severe hepatic impairment. Consult your physician if you have any liver diseases.
• Alcohol: it is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml. Consult your doctor for more advice.
• Driving: it is safe to travel, drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml. The medicine does not impair any alertness and coordination. Consult your doctor if you face difficulty concentrating.

Side Effects:

• Common: nausea, vomiting, headache, bronchitis and cough, dizziness and sleeping difficulties, ear infections.
• Serious: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, swelling in the face and skin, itchy rashes, low blood pressure, breathing difficulty, abnormal behavior and changes in mood, GI bleeding, abnormal or irregular heart beat, inflammation of liver.

FAQs:

• Q 1. Is Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml a substitute for the flu vaccine? No. Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect against getting the flu and to control the spread of the flu.
• Q 2. Is Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml safe during pregnancy? Limited data is available on the safety of Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml during pregnancy. Consult your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting to be pregnant or planning to get pregnant before starting the treatment with this medicine.
• Q 3. Does Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml need to be refrigerated? Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml can be stored in room temperature (25 º C) for 10 days and it can also be stored in a refrigerator (2ºC to 8ºC) for 17 days.
• Q 4. Does Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml need to be shaken? Yes, shake Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml well each time before you take it.
• Q 5. Can I take Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml for cold, sinus infection, or sore throat? Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml is not indicated for common cold, sinus infection, or sore throat. It is indicated for symptoms of influenza A and B viral infection.
• Q 6. Can I stop taking Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml if I feel better? Do not stop taking Fluvir 12mg syrup 75ml without talking to your doctor.
• Q 7. How to use Fluvir syrup? Follow your doctor's prescribed dose and duration. Before use, carefully read the label for specific directions. For proper mixing, shake the bottle well before each use. Use the measuring cup in the pack to measure the syrup, following your doctor's guidelines accurately. Take the measured dose by mouth. Fluvir syrup can be taken with or without food; however, it is advisable to take it consistently every day for optimal results.

Fact Box:

• Molecule name: Oseltamivir Phosphate
• Therapeutic class: Anti-viral
• Pharmacological class: Neuraminidase Inhibitor
• Indications: Treatment and prevention for Influenza A and B virus

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