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Patient Information Leaflet
Read all this information carefully before you start taking this medicine.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
What is there in this page?
What TamibidTM-75 Capsules is and what it is used for
What you need to know before you take TamibidTM-75 Capsules
How to take TamibidTM-75 Capsules
Possible side effects
How to store TamibidTM-75 Capsules
Contents of pack and other information
1. What is TamibidTM-75 Capsules and what is it used for
TamibidTM-75 contains oseltamivir, an antiviral medicine used for influenza.
This medicine works only against influenza viruses and not other infections.
2. What you need to know before you take TamibidTM-75 Capsules
Do not take TamibidTM-75:
If you are allergic to oseltamivir or any of the ingredients
Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if:
You have kidney problems
You have a serious medical condition
You have heart or lung disease
You have a weakened immune system
You notice unusual behaviour changes (especially in children)
Important:
This medicine is not a substitute for flu vaccination
It works only if started within 2 days of symptoms
Other medicines and TamibidTM-75 Tell your doctor if you are taking:
Probenecid
Methotrexate
Chlorpropamide
Phenylbutazone
Oseltamivir generally has low chances of drug interactions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Can be used if clearly needed and prescribed by your doctor
Small amounts may pass into breast milk
Driving and using machines No effect on ability to drive or use machines
3. How to take TamibidTM-75 Capsules?
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Adults and adolescents (13 years and over) Treatment of influenza
The recommended dose is 75 mg twice daily for 5 days
For immunocompromised patients: 75 mg twice daily for 10 days
Treatment should be started as soon as possible within the first 2 days of symptoms
Post-exposure prevention
The recommended dose is 75 mg once daily for 10 days
For immunocompromised patients: 75 mg once daily for 10 days
Prevention during influenza outbreak
The recommended dose is 75 mg once daily for up to 6 weeks
For immunocompromised patients: Up to 12 weeks
Children (1 to 12 years of age) Treatment of influenza
For body weight > 40 kg: 75 mg twice daily for 5 days
For immunocompromised patients: 75 mg twice daily for 10 days
Treatment should be started within the first 2 days of symptoms
Post-exposure prevention
For body weight > 40 kg: 75 mg once daily for 10 days
For immunocompromised patients: 75 mg once daily for 10 days
Prevention during influenza outbreak Not studied in children below 12 years of age
Special populations Liver problems (Hepatic impairment): No dose adjustment is required
Kidney problems (Renal impairment) Treatment of influenza
60 ml/min: 75 mg twice daily
30 to 60 ml/min: 30 mg twice daily
10 to 30 ml/min: 30 mg once daily
≤ 10 ml/min: Not recommended
Haemodialysis: 30 mg after each session
Peritoneal dialysis: 30 mg single dose
Prevention of influenza
60 ml/min: 75 mg once daily
30 to 60 ml/min: 30 mg once daily
10 to 30 ml/min: 30 mg every second day
≤ 10 ml/min: Not recommended
Haemodialysis: 30 mg after every second session
Peritoneal dialysis: 30 mg once weekly
There is insufficient data for dosing in children (≤12 years) with kidney problems
Elderly: No dose adjustment required unless there is moderate or severe renal impairment
Immunocompromised patients: Treatment duration: 10 days. Start treatment within the first 2 days of symptoms. Seasonal prevention may be used for up to 12 weeks.
4. Possible Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very common:
Headache
Common:
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Cough
Sore throat
Runny nose
Fever
Dizziness
Fatigue
Uncommon:
Allergic reactions
Skin rash
Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
Altered consciousness
Convulsions
Liver enzyme changes
Rare but serious:
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
Severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Liver problems
Abnormal behaviour, hallucinations, confusion (especially in children)
Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you notice:
Swelling of face/lips/throat
Severe skin rash or peeling
Unusual behaviour or confusion
Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects via email: medico@zorvia.com Reporting side effects helps provide more information about the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store TamibidTM-75 Capsules?
Store below 25°C, protect from light & moisture.
Keep out of reach of children.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What TamibidTM-75 Capsules contains:
The active ingredient is Oseltamivir.
What TamibidTM-75 Capsules looks like and contents of the pack Hard gelatin capsule Pack size: As per carton
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