Oseltamivir is an antiviral neuraminidase inhibitor used for the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza infection with viruses A and B. The mechanism of oseltamivir antiviral activity is by inhibiting the activity of the viral neuraminidase enzyme present on the surface of the virus, which stops viral replication and infectivity. Oral suspensions of oseltamivir phosphate are dispensed orally capsules and suspension. However, the use of oral suspension for pediatric administration is preferable and is prepared as a powder for suspension.
Oseltamivir medicine packaging
Different indications
Oseltamivir granules and capsules are indicated for the treatment of influenza in adults and children 1 year and older, and for the prevention of influenza in adults and adolescents 13 years and older.
The therapeutic indications of oseltamivir dry suspension are people over 2 weeks old, and the preventive indications are people 1 year old and above, which can supplement the indications for treatment and preventive medication in this stage of the population.
Different usage and dosage
The instructions for oseltamivir granules and capsules describe the therapeutic dose for adults and children 1 year and older, and the prophylactic dose for adults and adolescents 13 years and older.
The instructions for oseltamivir dry suspension give the treatment for people over 2 weeks old, and the prevention for people over 1 year old, filling in the usage and dosage for children’s influenza prevention.
Different ways to use
Oseltamivir dry suspension is equipped with a dosing device, which can accurately control the dosage of children, and is flexible and convenient for young children;
2. Oseltamivir granules can be taken directly with warm water, which is easy to operate and convenient for administration;
50ml HDPE bottle with desiccant cap
3. Oseltamivir capsules can mask the bitter taste of the drug and are friendly to adults with normal swallowing function, but the contents can also be disassembled and used when children’s dosage forms are not available.
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