Oral oseltamivir is still the first choice in the treatment of seasonal influenza in children. Oral oseltamivir for children is safe and effective. FDA has approved oseltamivir for the treatment and prevention of influenza in 1-year-old children.
Oseltamivir phosphate is a 'specific drug' for the treatment and prevention of influenza. Antiviral treatment within 48 hours after the onset of influenza symptoms can achieve the best effect. It will also have a certain effect after 4 days of onset (i.e. 96 hours).
There are two dosage forms of this medicine:
Granules (15 mg, corway, water for children);
Capsule type (75 mg, Tamiflu).
Generally, 5 days is recommended as a course of treatment.
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) belongs to the neuraminidase inhibitor. By inhibiting neuraminidase on the envelope of influenza virus, it blocks the virus particles from falling off the surface of infected human cells, thus preventing the replication and release of subvirus in human cells, playing an antiviral role.
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Matters needing attention
Oseltamivir is a prescription drug, only for influenza virus, not for common cold, herpes virus, EB virus, coronavirus, adenovirus, rhinovirus and other viruses, not to be abused.
In addition to the application of oseltamivir, symptomatic support treatment is also very important. Children should pay attention to recuperation and isolation at home, ensure adequate sleep, drink more water, light diet, etc.
Not recommended: amantadine, amantadine, ribavirin.