Fluvir Oral Suspension
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Fluvir Oral Suspension 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 Oral Suspension prevents the flu virus from spreading inside the body. Take it in the exact dose and duration prescribed 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 long time.
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.
Uses of Fluvir Oral Suspension
Benefits of Fluvir Oral Suspension
In Treatment and prevention of Influenza (flu)
Fluvir Oral Suspension is an antiviral medicine used to treat and prevent influenza (flu), a viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. It helps relieve symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, tiredness, headache, fever, and chills. Taking it as prescribed by your doctor can help you recover faster, reduce symptom severity, and prevent the spread of infection.
In Treatment and prevention of H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
In swine flu (H1N1 virus), Fluvir Oral Suspension helps ease flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, and fatigue, allowing for quicker recovery and lowering the risk of complications. For best results, take the medicine as directed by your doctor and complete the full course of treatment.
Side effects of Fluvir Oral Suspension
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
Common side effects of Fluvir
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
How to use Fluvir Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Fluvir Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Fluvir Oral Suspension works
Fluvir Oral Suspension is a neuraminidase inhibitor. It inhibits neuraminidase (influenza virus enzyme) that helps the viruses to enter uninfected cells of the body to cause or spread influenza infection in the body. This is how it works against the virus to treat influenza (flu).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fluvir Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fluvir Oral Suspension 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
Fluvir Oral Suspension 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
Fluvir Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fluvir Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvir Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Fluvir Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvir Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Fluvir Oral Suspension in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on use of Fluvir Oral Suspension in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Fluvir Oral Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Fluvir Oral Suspension, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the symptoms of flu come back.
- Take it as soon as possible, ideally within two days of the start of flu symptoms.
- Consider taking it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It is not a substitute for flu vaccination. You might be prescribed both by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any changes in mood or behaviour, especially in children and adolescents.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Gamma amino acids derivatives {Acetamido cyclohexene}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Neuraminidase Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Fluvir with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache or abdominal pain and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache or abdominal pain and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache or abdominal pain and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose
Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine). Your doctor may monitor your blood clotting ability frequently.
Concu
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Fluvir Oral Suspension
Twice A Day
75%
Once A Day
20%
Thrice A Day
3%
Four Times A *
2%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Fluvir Oral Suspension for?
Influenza (fl*
67%
Others
33%
*Influenza (flu)
How much was the improvement?
Average
50%
Poor
33%
Excellent
17%
What were the side-effects while using Fluvir Oral Suspension?
No Side Effec*
62%
Vomiting
12%
Diarrhea
12%
Nausea
12%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Fluvir Oral Suspension?
With food
80%
With or witho*
20%
*With or without food
Please rate Fluvir Oral Suspension on price
Expensive
61%
Not Expensive
22%
Average
17%
FAQs
Can I take Fluvir Oral Suspension for cold, sinus infection, or sore throat?
Fluvir Oral Suspension is not indicated for common cold, sinus infection, or sore throat. It is indicated for symptoms of influenza viral infection
Is Fluvir Oral Suspension an antibiotic or a sulfa drug?
Fluvir Oral Suspension is an anti-influenza drug. It is not an antibiotic or sulfa drug
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
Is Fluvir Oral Suspension available or sold over the counter?
No. Fluvir Oral Suspension is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Can I take Fluvir Oral Suspension with antibiotics?
Fluvir Oral Suspension may be taken with antibiotics only if prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor before use
Is Fluvir Oral Suspension safe?
Yes. Fluvir Oral Suspension is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor
Does Fluvir Oral Suspension cause high blood pressure?
Fluvir Oral Suspension is not expected to cause high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Address: 7-2-A2, Hetero Corporate, Industrial Estates, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 018. Telangana, INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Fluvir Oral Suspension. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Fluvir Oral Suspension. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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