Last Updated on October 23, 2022
Introduction
- A neuraminidase inhibitor
- Prevents new viral particles from being released by infected cells
Indication
- H1N1 influenza
Caution
- Hepatitis / Transaminitis
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Preparation
- Capsule (75 mg)
- Syrup (60 mg / 5 mL)
Dosage
H1N1 influenza
• Duration: 5 days
• OD dosing for prophylaxis
• BD dosing for treatment
Adult
- C Oseltamivir 75 mg BD
Children
- <3 months old: 12 mg BD
- 3 – 5 months old: 20 mg BD
- 6 – 11 months old: 25 mg BD
- >1 year old
- <15 kg: 30 mg BD
- 15 – 23 kg: 45 mg BD
- 23 – 40 kg: 60 mg BD
- >40 kg: 75 mg BD