Fluvir 30mg Capsule is an oral capsule used to treat 

• Influenza A and B in patients two weeks of age and older who do not have symptoms for more than 2 days
• It also prevents influenza type A and B in patients 1 year and older.

Fluvir 30mg Capsule is a pro-drug that gets converted into its active form (Oseltamivir carboxylate) inside the body. It is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza. It works by inhibiting the neuraminidase enzyme present on the surface of the virus.  

This enzyme is essential for the virus to enter the healthy cells and release newly formed virus particles from infected cells, thereby spreading the infectious virus throughout the body.  Fluvir 30mg Capsule reduces viral shedding and infectivity.

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, recent vaccinations, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Fluvir 30mg Capsule and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. 

• Do not store above 25 °C.
• Keep it out of reach from children and pets.
• If you missed your regular 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.  Inform your physician about the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

Fluvir 30mg Capsule is a prescription oral capsule. The dose and frequency of administration will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors. Take medicine as directed by your physician. Swallow the capsule as a whole with water. Do not break, chew or crush the capsule. Take it with or without food. The chances of stomach upset are less if you take this capsule with food.  

For patients who face difficulty in swallowing the capsule, the oral suspension is prescribed. The recommended dose is based on the individual’s body weight. It is important to complete the whole course, even if you start to feel better quickly.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. 

 Common

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Bronchitis and Cough
• Dizziness and Sleeping difficulties
• Ear infections

 Serious

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Swelling in the face and skin
• Itchy rashes
• Low blood pressure
• Breathing difficulty
• Abnormal behavior and changes in mood
• GI bleeding
• Abnormal or irregular heart beat
• Inflammation of liver

Inform your physician if you are experiencing any symptoms of swelling in the face, feet, hands, and abdomen, difficulty in breathing, sudden drop in blood pressure, abdominal pain, weakness, and skin rashes. This medication is not a substitute for any flu vaccination. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

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