Fluvir 30 mg Tablet

Fluvir 30 mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine that contains 30 mg of oseltamivir in each tablet. It belongs to the neuraminidase inhibitor class and is used to help treat influenza (flu) caused by certain influenza A and B viruses, and in some cases to help prevent flu after exposure. Fluvir 30 mg Tablet is not an antibiotic and it does not treat the common cold or other viral infections. This exact 30 mg tablet strength is one option your clinician may choose when a lower dose is appropriate.

How it works: Oseltamivir works by blocking a viral enzyme called neuraminidase, which the flu virus needs to spread from one infected cell to another. In tablet form, Fluvir 30 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed in the body so it can help limit how much the flu virus multiplies.

Fluvir 30 mg Tablet is a lower-strength oseltamivir tablet, so it may be chosen for people who need a smaller dose than the adult standard tablet strength. Because oseltamivir dosing is based on age, kidney function, and the reason for treatment or prevention, this 30 mg tablet is useful when a prescriber wants more precise dosing than a higher-strength tablet would allow. It may be used when the doctor has specifically assessed the patient and decided that 30 mg per tablet fits the plan.

• Treatment of influenza A and B
• Prevention of flu after close exposure
• Seasonal flu prophylaxis when prescribed
• May help shorten flu illness when started early

• Swallow Fluvir 30 mg Tablet with water; do not chew unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• It can usually be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor gives you; the timing depends on whether it is being used for treatment or prevention.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not use this tablet for colds, sore throat, or other non-flu illnesses unless your clinician says so.

Each Fluvir 30 mg Tablet provides 30 mg of oseltamivir. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily for prevention or twice daily for treatment, and the exact schedule and maximum daily amount are set by the prescriber based on age, weight, kidney function, and clinical need. Do not change the dose or frequency on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Oseltamivir may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Cough or fatigue

• Use only for influenza as directed; Fluvir 30 mg Tablet will not treat bacterial infections or the common cold.
• Tell your prescriber if you have kidney disease, because dose changes may be needed with oseltamivir.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of severe drug allergies or serious skin reactions.
• Use caution if you develop confusion, agitation, or unusual behavior, especially in children and adolescents.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Fluvir 30 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Taking it with food may reduce nausea, which is a common issue with oseltamivir tablets.
• Keep the full course as prescribed, even if symptoms improve quickly.

• Probenecid
• Other medicines that affect the kidneys or change kidney clearance
• Live attenuated influenza vaccine given through the nose, unless your clinician advises timing
• Antiviral flu medicines used together only when specifically directed by a doctor

Store Fluvir 30 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.