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When and How Do I Take Tamiflu?

Here are some general considerations for when and how to take Tamiflu:
 
  • Tamiflu comes in either liquid or capsule form. It is taken once or twice a day, depending on your healthcare provider's instructions. You may take Tamiflu with or without food. If Tamiflu upsets your stomach, take it with food.
     
  • Tamiflu should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.

 

  • Shake Tamiflu suspension (liquid) thoroughly before each dose.

       
  • Do not break, chew, or crush the Tamiflu capsules.
     
  • Make sure that you complete your entire prescription of Tamiflu, even if you start feeling better before it's finished. This will ensure that the infection is completely treated.
     

Dosing Guidelines for Tamiflu

The dose of Tamiflu your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider to do so.
 
(Click Tamiflu Dosage for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;