Antiflu 12mg Syrup 100ml

Introduction About ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP

ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP contains oseltamivir, which belongs to the group of medicines
called antivirals. It is used in adults, adolescents, children, and infants
(including full-term new-born babies) for the management of flu (influenza) and
also as management management in exce
a global flu pandemic and the seasonal flu vaccine may not provide sufficient
protection.

ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP can be used when you have flu symptoms, and the flu virus is
known to be spreading in your community. It can also be used to manage flu in
adults, adolescents, children, and infants above 1 year of age, but only if you
have been in contact with someone affected by flu.

ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be taken with caution in patients with kidney
problems, long-term lung disease, or heart disease. Consult your doctor before
taking this medicine.

ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it
is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be used with caution in children from 1 to 12 years
and infants less than 1 year. It should be used with caution in elderly patients
(above 65 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of taking ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP are headache, nausea,
vomiting, stomach ache, stomach upset, and pain. Contact your doctor if any of
the symptoms get worse.

Uses Of ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP

• Manages flu (influenza) symptoms in adults, adolescents, children, and infants (including full-term new-born babies).
• Prevents flu in adults, adolescents, children, and infants above 1 year of age.
• Used as management management for adults, adolescents, children, and infants (including full-term new-born babies) in a flu pandemic.

How ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP Works

ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP manages the spread of the flu virus inside the body by
blocking the action of chemicals required for the survival of the virus. This
helps to ease or manage the symptoms of the flu virus infection.

How to use ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP

Take ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use.
Take it with food to reduce the chance of nausea and vomiting. Your doctor will
decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight,
and the severity of the infection.

Do not stop using ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP unless your doctor tells you to. If you
stop using ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP earlier than the doctor told you, the flu symptoms
may come back. Always complete the course that your doctor prescribed.

Side Effects Of ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP

Common

• nausea, vomiting,stomach ache, bloating, stomach upset
• headache
• bronchitis (lung infection)
• signs of a cold sore virus (painful, fluid-filled skin blisters)
• cough
• dizziness
• fever
• pain, limb pain
• runny nose
• difficulty sleeping
• sore throat
• tiredness
• upper respiratory tract infections (infections in the nose, throat, and sinuses)
• nasal congestion
• conjunctivitis (red eyes and discharge or pain in the eye)
• ear inflammation and other ear disorders

Uncommon

• allergic reactions
• change in consciousness
• convulsion (fits)
• heart rhythm abnormalities (fluttering feeling in the chest, chest pain, fainting, or dizziness)
• signs of mild-to-severe liver function disorders
• signs of skin reactions (inflamed, red and itchy rash, scaling skin)
• eardrum disorder
• diarrhea
• diaper rash

Rare

• disturbances in vision

Stop taking ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions (severe allergic reactions causing face and skin swelling, itchy rashes, low body pressure, and breathing difficulties)
• signs of liver disorders such as fulminant hepatitis, hepatic function disorder, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes, change in stool colour, behavioural changes)
• angioneurotic oedema (sudden onset of severe swelling of the skin mainly around the head and neck area, including the eyes and tongue, with breathing difficulties)
• complicated and life-threatening allergic reaction like Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe inflammation of the outer and possibly inner skin, initially with fever, sore throat, fatigue, and skin rashes, leading to blisters, peeling, shedding of larger areas of skin, breathing difficulties, and low blood pressure)
• signs of gastrointestinal bleeding (prolonged bleeding from the large bowel or spitting up blood)
• signs of neuropsychiatric disorders such as convulsions (fits) and delirium with changed consciousness level, behavioural changes, confusion, delusions (false belief), hallucinations (sensations that feel real but are created by your mind), agitation, anxiety (feeling of fear), nightmares (disturbing dreams with negative thoughts), and self-injury

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Diarrhea

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice, to keep yourself hydrated.
Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor. Contact
your doctor if the diarrhea does not improve.

!### Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Sit down or lie down slowly when you are feeling dizzy. Take some time to rest
and drink plenty of water. Avoid coffee and other carbonated drinks. If the
dizziness does not improve, contact your doctor.

Headache

Try to rest and relax. Apply pain balm to the head to ease off the pain. Sip on
some hot water or ginger tea. If the headache does not improve, contact your
doctor.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Take this medicine with meals or after meals. Stick to simple meals and avoid
eating oil-rich or spicy foods. If nausea and vomiting do not improve, contact
your doctor.

!### Stomach Pain

Try to rest and relax. Drink more water and have smaller, more frequent meals.
Keep a heat pad on your stomach. If the stomach pain does not improve, contact
your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Monitoring requiredANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered
clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

!### Breastfeeding

Monitoring requiredANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be used in breastfeeding women only if considered
necessary, as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before
taking this medicine.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP does not affect your ability to drive or operate machines.
Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

!### Alcohol

Consult your doctorAvoid or limit the consum
because it might make the medicine less effective.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems
and may need dose adjustment. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

!### Liver

Monitoring requiredANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP can be used safely for management in patients with hepatic
dysfunction with no dose adjustment. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

Use with CautionDo not take ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP if you are allergic to oseltamivir or any of the
other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Lungs

Use with CautionANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be taken with caution in patients with long-term
(chronic) respiratory disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be taken with caution in patients with long-term
(chronic) heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctorANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be used with caution in children from 1 to 12 years
and infants less than 1 year.

There is no information on the use of ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP in paediatric patients
with hepatic disorders. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65
years of age). Consult your doctor before taking ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP.

Others

Before taking ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP, inform your doctor if:

• you are allergic to other medicines
• you have a severe medical condition that might require immediate hospitalisation
• you have poor immunity
• you have intolerance to some sugars or hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI)

Interactions

A. Drug- Drug interactions:

Before taking ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:

• chlorpropamide (a medicine used in the management of diabetes)
• methotrexate (a medicine used to manage rheumatoid arthritis)
• phenylbutazone (medicine used to manage pain and inflammation)
• probenecid (medicine used in the management of gout)
• live attenuated influenza vaccine (used to manage influenza)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Oseltamivir
Pharmacological Category	:	Neuraminidase inhibitors
Therapeutic Indication	:	Management and management of influenza (flu)
Dosage Forms	:	Capsule, Oral suspension, Syrup

More Information

• Keep ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP out of reach of children
• Store below 25°C

FAQs About ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP

Q: Can I stop ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP after 3 days?

A: It is important to take the medicine exactly as advised by the doctor.ANTIFLU
12MG SYRUP is generally prescribed for 5 to 10 days, depending on the disease
condition. Continue taking this medicine for the full duration of management,
even if you begin to feel better after a few days. This will help to clear the
infection completely. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your flu
symptoms may return.Consult your doctor before stopping the medicine.

Q: What should I do if I forget to take ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP?

A: If you have missed any dose, take ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP as soon as they
remember. It can be avoided if it is near the next scheduled dose (within 2
hours) and then continue to take ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP at the usual times. Do not
take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.

Q: What are the side effects of taking ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP?

A: The most common side effects of taking ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP are nausea,
vomiting, stomach ache, stomach upset, headache, and pain. Usually, they are not
severe, mostly occur in the first 2 days of management, and will usually stop as
management continues. Taking this medicine along with food may lessen the chance
of getting these side effects. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects
bother you.

Q: Is ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP safe for kidney patients?

A: ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP when used in patients with renal impairment had higher
blood levels of this medicine compared to patients with normal renal function,
which may increase the risk of ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP associated adverse reactions.
Therefore, dosage adjustment is recommended for patients with reduced kidney
function. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Q: How do you use ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP?

Take ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use.
Take it with food to reduce the chance of nausea and vomiting. Your doctor will
decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight,
and the severity of the infection. Do not stop using ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP unless
your doctor tells you to. If you stop using ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP earlier than the
doctor told you, the flu symptoms may come back. Always complete the course that
your doctor prescribed.

Q: Can children take ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP?

A: Yes. ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP should be used with caution in children from 1 to 12
years and infants less than 1 year. Consult your doctor before taking this
medicine.

Q: Who should not take ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP?

A: ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP is not recommended for use in patients with an allergic
history to oseltamivir or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Consult your doctor before taking ANTIFLU 12MG SYRUP.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• complete blood count
• viral culture
• rapid antigen testing
• reverse transcri
• immunofluorescence assays
• rapid molecular assays