Oseltamivir inhibits the neuraminidase enzyme, which is expressed on the viral surface.
Neuraminidase enzyme promotes the release of virus from infected cells and facilitates viral movement within the respiratory tract.

It is used for the treatment of influenza in patients 1 year of age and older who have been experiencing symptoms for no more than 48 hours
It is used to prevent influenza in patients who are 1 year of age and older.
Influenza is a respiratory viral infection that is also known as the flu, it is manifested by signs and symptoms like fever, chills, sore throat, cough, stuffy or runny nose, headaches, fatigue, and body aches.

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Make sure to take the complete treatment even if you start feeling better.
Take a capsule with or without food.
If you experience stomach aches, you can take the medication with milk or a light meal.
Take a capsule with a full glass of water.
Take it at the same time every day.
Do not take more or less than prescribed by your doctor.
Do not stop taking your medication prior to the end of the prescribed duration even if you start feeling better. To treat the flu: Take oseltamivir orally twice a day for 5 days, once in the morning and once in the evening.
To prevent the flu if someone at your home has the flu: Take oseltamivir orally once a day for 10 days or for as long as prescribed by your doctor.
To prevent the flu if you were exposed to the flu due to an outbreak in your community: Take oseltamivir orally once a day for up to 6 weeks. Follow your specific doctor’s directions.
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
Stay physically active
Get adequate sleep
Avoid/ minimize stress
Avoid smoking
Stay up-to-date with vaccines
Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, skin rash, swelling of the face or neck, decreased blood pressure, and dizziness.
This medication is not a substitute for the annual influenza vaccine.
This medication may increase the risk of neuropsychiatric signs. Talk to your doctor if you experience signs like behavior changes or confusion.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

Oselta 75 Mg, Oseltamivir, Antiviral - 10 Capsules

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