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The facts about TAMIFLU.

TAMIFLU (TAM-ih-flew) is a medicine to treat flu (infection caused by influenza virus). It belongs to a group of medicines called neuraminidase inhibitors. These medications attack the influenza virus and prevent it from spreading inside your body.

TAMIFLU treats flu at its source by attacking the virus that causes the flu, rather than simply masking symptoms. Each TAMIFLU capsule (grey/light yellow) contains 75 mg of active drug and should be taken by mouth.

TAMIFLU is generally well tolerated. TAMIFLU may cause mild-to-moderate nausea or vomiting in one out of 10 people. Taking TAMIFLU with food may reduce the potential for these side effects. Other less common side effects may include bronchitis, sleeplessness and vertigo.

Other ways to take care.
Rest.
It will help you get better and keep you from spreading the flu virus. Flu is contagious for 3 or 4 days after symptoms appear.

Liquids.
You should drink plenty of fluids, which your body needs to avoid dehydration.

Temporary Relief.
For soothing symptoms, hot liquids may relieve the feeling of congestion. Taking a pain reliever, such as acetaminophen, may lessen aches and fever. Other "over the counter" therapies–while not treating the virus that causes flu—may also temporarily relieve flu symptoms.

Of course, never give aspirin to a child under 12 who has the flu, or any fever-causing illness, due to the risk of a serious adverse effect known as Reye's syndrome.

Can the flu be cured with antibiotics?
No. Antibiotics are only useful for treating bacterial infections. Because the flu is a viral infection, it cannot be treated with antibiotics. Antivirals such as TAMIFLU are the only prescription medications that can treat the flu.

More information is available at www.tamiflu.com