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Who Should Avoid Relenza?
Who Should Not Take Relenza?
You should not take Relenza if you are allergic to Relenza, zanamivir, or any of the inactive components used to make the medication, including lactose or milk proteins. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive components.Relenza Warnings and Precautions: Final Thoughts
There are a number of situations in which Relenza should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific Relenza warnings and precautions that may apply to you.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD