Fluvir Capsule

• Fluvir 75 mg Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of influenza (flu)
• It is also used in the treatment of H1N1 influenza (Swine flu)
• It would be advised by your doctor when you have symptoms of influenza (flu) or if there is influenza virus outbreak in your community

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Fluvir Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Diarrhea

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Fluvir 75mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• How Fluvir Capsule works Fluvir 75mg Capsule is a neuraminidase inhibitor. It inhibits neuraminidase (influenza virus enzyme) that helps the viruses to enter into uninfected cells of the body to cause or spread influenza infection in the body. This is how it works against the virus to treat influenza (flu).

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  Alcohol:

  It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fluvir 75mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

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  Driving:

  Fluvir 75mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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  Kidney:

  Fluvir 75mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvir 75mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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  Liver:

  Fluvir 75mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvir 75mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on use of Fluvir 75mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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  Pregnancy:

  Fluvir 75mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Fluvir 75mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.