Type A & B viral influenza infections can be treated using anti-viral drug Tamiflu [Oseltamivir]. Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] has been found equally effective in curing serious bird flu cases that can cause human fatalities. Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] dose should be administered within the first 2 days of observance of any flu symptoms. Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] is an FDA approved drug that can be used for treating both adults and children. However this drug for curing viral infections should be given to infants that are less than 1 year old and should also be avoided by pregnant women. Lactating mothers should also take this drug only after consulting their physicians.

Tamiflu is an extremely effective anti-viral drug for flu and influenza as it helps in speeding up the healing process by restricting the spread of influenza virus in patient’s body. As flu and influenza is a communicable disease, Tamiflu can also be taken as a precautionary measure by the visitors of the flu patients. Generally a five day course is prescribed by the doctors for complete healing, however patients start feeling the difference is just couple of doses. Tamiflu is considered to be an extremely safe drug for viral infections and drug reaction is noticed in less than 1% of the patients.

This drug for influenza is available only on doctor’s prescription and could be purchased as oral pills or fruit flavoured syrups for easy administration.

Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] should be taken within two days of first appearance of flu symptoms. Generally a five day course of 75 mg capsules is prescribed to the Adults suffering from bird flu and influenza. Tamiflu doses for young children depend upon their body weight. This anti-viral drug is available in form of capsules. The drug for influenza also comes in form of syrup for easy administration to children and people having problem during swallowing a pill. This medicine should not be taken on empty stomach.

Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] is a very safe drug for treating influenza and viral. About 1% of the user reported minor side effects like skin rashes and allergies, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In extremely rare cases use of Tamiflu can lead to increase in blood sugar levels, aggravate liver enzymes and cause hepatitis. Doctors should be immediately consulted if any side effects are observed.

No negative impact is noticed when Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] is taken in combination with other drugs. Patients allergic to Oseltamivir phosphate should avoid Tamiflu doses. Before starting with this drug for treating viral infections one must always consult their physician

Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] is a popular drug for treating bird flu, swine flu, Novel influenza A H1N1 CDC. This drug is used for treating Type A & B influenza.

Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] should be stored between the temperature of 15-30 degree centigrade or 59-86 degree Fahrenheit.

While Tamiflu [Oseltamivir] is considered a safe drug for influenza and flu following things should be kept in mind before starting with the doses:
• Persons allergic to phosphate or any other ingredients of Tamiflu should avoid taking this drug.
• Pregnant women, lactating mothers and kids below 1 year should avoid taking this anti viral drug
• Kidney patients and persons suffering from liver disorders require special consultation before starting with Tamiflu.