Fluvir 12mg/ml Suspension | 75 ml in 1 syrup

Introduction of Fluvir Oral Suspension

Fluvir Oral Suspension is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat infections caused by viruses. Fluvir Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of the infection caused by the flu virus (influenza A and influenza B) as well as, swine flu (H1N1 virus) and H3N2 Influenza Virus. This medicine effectively reduces the flu symptoms like weakness, headache, fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, and sore throat. This medicine is not recommended for use in less than 1 year of age and it is not used for the treatment of a common cold.

The common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. These side effects mostly occur after the first dose of the medicine and will usually stop as treatment continues. In children sudden confusion, delirium, hallucinations, unusual behaviour, or self-injury. However, anyone using this Fluvir Oral Suspension should be watched closely for signs of confusion or unusual behaviour. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.

Before taking this Fluvir Oral Suspension. You should inform your doctor if you have recently received a nasal flu vaccine, or if you are suffering from kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, brain disease, swelling, or any other serious health condition. Please ensure that you inform your doctor if you have experienced any of these health problems. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Fluvir Oral Suspension can be taken with food or without food. There is less chance of stomach upset if you take it with a light snack, milk, or a meal. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is 2 hours or less before your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take your next dose of Fluvir Oral Suspension at your scheduled time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Prevention of the flu getting an annual flu vaccine, washing hands frequently, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, avoiding close contact with sick people, and staying home when sick.

Uses of Fluvir Oral Suspension

Treatment of Influenza (flu): Fluvir Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of Influenza a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system. The symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue.

Treatment of H3N2 Influenza Virus: Fluvir Oral Suspension is used to prevent H3N2 Influenza symptoms including dehydration, difficulty breathing, severe vomiting, low blood pressure, bluish lips or face, confusion, chills, headache, body ache, fatigue, sore throat, cough, high-grade fever, chest pain or pressure or, low oxygen levels (hypoxemia).

Benefits of Fluvir Oral Suspension

​Fluvir Oral Suspension containing oseltamivir is an antiviral medication used to treat influenza (flu) caused by the influenza virus. It may show some of the benefits to patients. Fluvir Oral Suspension can help to reduce the severity and duration of flu symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches. Fluvir Oral Suspension helps to prevent the spread of the infection by restricting the movement of infection-causing viruses into uninfected parts of the body from the infected ones. You should take Fluvir Oral Suspension within 48 hours of symptoms onset or as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.​

Side Effects of Fluvir Oral Suspension

​Like all medications, Fluvir Oral Suspension can cause side effects but 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.​

Most Common Side Effects of Fluvir Oral Suspension

• Abdominal pain
  
• Diarrhoea

Common Side Effects of Fluvir Oral Suspension

• Nausea
  
• Vomiting

How to Use Fluvir Oral Suspension?

​Fluvir Oral Suspension can be taken with food or without food. There is less chance of stomach upset if you take it with a light snack, milk, or a meal. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is 2 hours or less before your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take your next dose of Fluvir Oral Suspension at your scheduled time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.​

How Fluvir Oral Suspension Works?

​Fluvir Oral Suspension is a neuraminidase inhibitor. it works by inhibiting the activity of the neuraminidase enzyme in the influenza virus. Neuraminidase is an enzyme that allows the virus to spread and infect other cells in the body. By inhibiting this enzyme, Fluvir Oral Suspension prevents the virus from spreading and multiplying, reducing the severity and duration of flu symptoms.​

Safety Advices Fluvir Oral Suspension

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

Driving

Safe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Liver

Use with Caution

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Safe

References

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2. Oseltamivir Capsules 75 Mg, Cipla Ltd, Product Leaflet 

3. Oseltamivir, Drugs.com, Avaliable Form

4. Oseltamivir, Medline Plus, Avaliable Form

5. Oseltamivir, Medscape, Avaliable Form