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When and How to Take Flumadine

General considerations for when and how to take Flumadine include the following:
 
  • Flumadine comes in tablet and syrup form. It is usually taken by mouth once or twice a day.
     
  • You can take Flumadine with food or on an empty stomach. If the drug seems to bother your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • For treating the flu, Flumadine works better the earlier it is started. Ideally, it should be started within 48 hours of the onset of flu symptoms.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
     

Flumadine Dosing Information

The dose of Flumadine that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Whether you are treating or preventing the flu
  • Your age
  • Your weight (for children)
  • Your kidney and liver function
  • Other medications you may currently be taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your Flumadine dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Flumadine Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Flumadine

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Flumadine. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Flumadine include, but are not limited to:
 
(Click Flumadine Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;