Oseltamivir - Oh-sel-TAM-i-veerbelongs to the family of medication called antivirals, which are using to treat infections causing by viruses. Oseltamivir is using in the treat of the infection causing by the flu virus - influenza A and influenza B. Oseltamivir may reduce flu symptoms - weakness, headache, fever, cough and sore throat by 1 day. Oseltamivir has also been shown to prevent influenza infection if you have come into close contact with someone who has the flu.
If you receive the flu vaccine every year, continue to do so.
Oseltamivir is available only with your family doctor's prescription in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada