How to Take Tamiflu for the Flu

Tamiflu is a prescription medicine that is available to both prevent and treat the onset of flu symptoms. It is not a substitute for the the seasonal flu shot, but studies have shown that it does decrease the length of flu symptoms. It is available in pill form and fruit-flavored liquid form for children older than one year old and adults who have a hard time taking pills. For flu treatment, children's doses are from 30 mg to 75 mg, whereas adult doses are 75 mg. Follow your doctor's prescription closely.

Things You'll Need

• 10 doses of Tamiflu
• Light snack

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Instructions

• 1

  Take your first dose of Tamiflu after having a light snack to prevent any sort of upset stomach. For an adult one dose is a 75-mg pill or 75 mg of the liquid.

• 2

  After about twelve hours, take another dose of Tamiflu.

• 3

  For the next five days continue to take the Tamiflu every twelve hours to reduce the symptoms of the flu.