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Oltavir 75mg Capsule

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Product introduction

Oltavir 75mg 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.

Oltavir 75mg Capsule 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.


Benefits of Oltavir Capsule

In Treatment and prevention of Influenza (flu)

Oltavir 75mg Capsule 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), Oltavir 75mg Capsule 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 Oltavir Capsule

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 Oltavir

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

How to use Oltavir Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Oltavir 75mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Oltavir Capsule works

Oltavir 75mg Capsule 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 Oltavir 75mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oltavir 75mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oltavir 75mg Capsule 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
Oltavir 75mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Oltavir 75mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oltavir 75mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Oltavir 75mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oltavir 75mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Oltavir 75mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Oltavir Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Oltavir 75mg 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.

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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 Oltavir 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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More

Patient concerns

Any medicine i can take to save myself from swine flu virus
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear sir for swine flu related information you can see Govt of India's link at http://117.239.178.13/ayush-perspective-swine-flu
What is H1 N1? what means swine flu?
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
It is like common flu orginated from pins

FAQs

Can I take Oltavir 75mg Capsule for cold, sinus infection, or sore throat?

Oltavir 75mg Capsule is not indicated for common cold, sinus infection, or sore throat. It is indicated for symptoms of influenza viral infection

Is Oltavir 75mg Capsule an antibiotic or a sulfa drug?

Oltavir 75mg Capsule 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 Oltavir 75mg Capsule available or sold over the counter?

No. Oltavir 75mg Capsule is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Can I take Oltavir 75mg Capsule with antibiotics?

Oltavir 75mg Capsule may be taken with antibiotics only if prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor before use

Is Oltavir 75mg Capsule safe?

Yes. Oltavir 75mg Capsule is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor

Does Oltavir 75mg Capsule cause high blood pressure?

Oltavir 75mg Capsule is not expected to cause high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.

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Name: J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Cnergy IT Park, 3rd floor Appa Saheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025
Country of origin: India

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