No matter what type of flu you have, acting within 48 hours of the first symptoms is vital for a quick recovery. Tamiflu is a breakthrough number one prescribed antiviral medicine for the flu

Tamiflu works in two ways: as a preventive medicine against the flu and as an antivirus to stop the flu virus from spreading inside the body. So Tamiflu can be taken for Flu prevention if you have been exposed to the virus and for Flu treatment.

Tamiflu is a breakthrough medicine that was widelyused in 2005 when the outbreak of avian flu was at its peak stage. As the only effective medicine to fight against the flu, governments began stockpiling Tamiflu in case a bigger outbreak developed.

Tamiflu treatments for the Swine flu and other strains

Teh test results of a Tamiflu treatment produced the following results in patients that took Tamiflu within the first 48 after the first symptoms appeared

* Adults felt better 30 percent faster (1.3 days) than flu patients who did not take TAMIFLU
* Children felt better up to 26 percent faster (1.5 days) than flu patients who did not take TAMIFLU

TAMIFLU is suitable and effective for people from 1 year and older. The effectiveness of Tamiflu will depend on the strain of influenza that the patient might have been exposed. Tamiflu is indicated for the treatment of the two types of influenza A and B.

Tamiflu Dosage

Tamiflu’s usual dosage for adults in the treatment of flu or influenza is 75 mg twice a day for 5 days, always starting within 2 days of the appearance of the first symptoms. Doses have to be decreased for children and patients with renal impairment.

In cases where the infection by the virus may be too advance higher doses may be prescribed by the doctor to prevent virus resistance to the medicine.

Always consult with a doctor before taking this medicine