Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup 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.
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup 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.
Earlier 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.
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
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on use of Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. Can I take Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup for cold, sinus infection, or sore throat?
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup is not indicated for common cold, sinus infection, or sore throat. It is indicated for symptoms of influenza viral infection
Q. Is Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup an antibiotic or a sulfa drug?
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup is an anti-influenza drug. It is not an antibiotic or sulfa drug
Q. Can I take oseltamivir with Tylenol, Nyquil, amoxicillin, ibuprofen, Mucinex, or azithromycin?
Oseltamivir can be taken with Tylenol (paracetamol), Nyquil (paracetamol, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, amoxicillin, ibuprofen, Mucinex, or azithromycin only if prescribed by your doctor
Q. Is Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup available or sold over the counter?
No. Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Q. Can I take Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup with antibiotics?
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup may be taken with antibiotics only if prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor before use
Q. Is Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup safe?
Affirmative. Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor
Q. Does Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup cause high blood pressure?
Antiflu 12mg/ml Syrup is not expected to cause high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.
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