********Boivin said he suspects the Quebec father was already infected when he was given a low preventive dose of the antiviral drug Tamiflu.
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Do you know if there are different dosage amounts of Tamiflu? And it should be taken at the FIRST sign of flu symptoms (fever, aches, etc.)
I thought it was all the same dosage amount.
I’ve read that Tamiflu should be taken within 48 hours of flu symptoms .
TAMIFLU is available in capsules — in 30mg, 45mg, and 75mg doses — and a liquid form for pediatric and mature patients who may have difficulty swallowing a capsule. 1
ADULT DOSING DOSAGE
Treatment 75 mg bid for 5 days
Prophylaxis 75 mg qd for 10 days 1
What is the recommended dosage of Tamiflu?
Tamiflu comes in 75mg capsule form and is taken orally. It contains the key ingredient called oseltamivir.
Tamiflu dosage normally lasts for five days and two tablets a day are to be taken. Do not leave your Tamiflu dosage incomplete if you want to prevent relapse. When you buy Tamiflu capsule, you should take it by mouth as directed by the doctor. You may take Tamiflu with food or milk to minimize stomach upset.
Tamiflu should be taken within 48 hours of witnessing flu symptoms or after being exposed to a person suffering from flu.
If you have already acquired flu, take Tamiflu twice a day for 5 days; once in the morning and once in the evening. Complete the entire treatment of 10 doses.
Many people use Tamiflu as a precaution too. If you are taking Tamiflu dosage as a precaution, take Tamiflu once a day for at least 7 days or take it exactly as prescribed by the doctor.