Rimantadine - ri-MAN-ta-deen is an antiviral. It is using to prevent or treat certain influenza - flu infections - type A. It may be given alone or along with flu shots. Rimantadine will not work for colds, other types of flu, or other virus infections.
Rimantadine is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.