Fluvir Capsule

Fluvir Capsule

Welcome to the information page for Fluvir Capsule, brought to you by Hetero Drugs Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Oseltamivir Phosphate (30mg) and is indicated for Treatment of Influenza (flu). Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

Information about Fluvir Capsule (Brand: Hetero Drugs Ltd) - Uses: Treatment of Influenza (flu)

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  • MRP: ₹ 275
  • Packing: 10.0 capsules in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Oseltamivir Phosphate (30mg)
  • Brand: Hetero Drugs Ltd
  • Uses: Treatment of Influenza (flu)

Description

  • Fluvir Capsule is an antiviral medicine used to treat and prevent influenza (flu) as well as, swine flu (H1N1 virus)
  • It helps to relieve the symptoms of the flu virus infection like a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, tiredness, headache, fever, and chills
  • Fluvir Capsule prevents the flu virus from spreading inside the body
  • Influenza, commonly known as flu is an infection caused by a virus
  • This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor
  • It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
  • It can be taken with or without food, although taking it with food can reduce the chance of feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting).
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
  • Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection or failure to protect you from the flu.
  • Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea
  • These side effects mostly occur after the first dose of the medicine and will usually stop as treatment continues
  • Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
  • Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Fluvir Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvir Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on use of Fluvir Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney: CAUTION: Fluvir Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvir Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: SAFE: Fluvir Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Fluvir Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Fluvir 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.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fluvir Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Neuraminidase Inhibitors
Therapeutic class: ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Gamma amino acids derivatives {Acetamido cyclohexene}

Uses

Uses of Fluvir Capsule

  • In Treatment of Influenza (flu) Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs)
  • It is often called the flu
  • Fluvir Capsule 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
  • Take Fluvir Capsule as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Fluvir Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Fluvir Capsule
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

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