Oseltamivir capsules are prescription antiviral medication used to treat and prevent influenza A and B in people 2 weeks and older. It reduces flu symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat) by about 1 day and works best when taken within 48 hours of symptom onset.

Key Details About Oseltamivir Capsules:

• Common Dosage: 75 mg is the typical dosage for adults and children over 40 kg, usually taken twice daily for 5 days for treatment, or once daily for prevention.

• Mechanism: It is a neuraminidase inhibitor, blocking the enzyme that allows the influenza virus to spread through the body.

• Administration: Capsules can be taken with or without food. For patients unable to swallow capsules, they can be opened and mixed with sweetened liquids like chocolate syrup.