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More Relenza Instructions
What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?
If you miss a dose of Relenza, take it as soon as you remember, and then continue with your regular schedule. However, if it is almost time for your next dose (within two hours), skip the missed dose and continue as directed. Do not take a double dose. If you have missed several doses, please check with your healthcare provider.Available Strengths
Relenza comes in a package with one inhaler device and five disks, each of which contains 4 blisters, for a total of 20 blisters per pack. Each pack contains enough medicine to last for 5 days of flu treatment or for 10 days of flu prevention. Each blister contains 5 mg of medication.Is There a Generic Version of Relenza?
Currently, there are no generic versions of Relenza licensed for sale (see Generic Relenza).
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD