The capsule that can prevent flu.

Tamiflu is a flu medication. It can prevent flu if you are travelling to a high-risk area, if you’ve been exposed to it, or if you need more protection. It can also treat the flu if you already have it.
If you need flu prevention or treatment, just talk to us about your health. Our clinicians will recommend treatments catered to you. You can then order Tamiflu online, delivered from our pharmacy.
Tamiflu is a capsule that can treat and prevent infection with the influenza virus. It also comes in the form of a powder which can be mixed with water.
When used to treat flu, Tamiflu reduces symptoms and helps you recover more quickly. It is most effective when started within the first 24 to 48 hours after the first symptom. It also stops the influenza virus from spreading to prevent you from getting the flu.
The active ingredient in Tamiflu is called oseltamivir. It’s part of a group of medications called neuraminidase inhibitors. It works by binding to the neuraminidase enzyme and stopping it from working. This enzyme helps the influenza virus reproduce itself.
By binding to neuraminidase, Tamiflu stops the virus from escaping into other nearby cells in the human body. This gives your immune system time to fight off any remaining flu infection.
The recommended dose of Tamiflu will depend on a few factors. These include your age, weight, health status and whether you are using it to treat or prevent flu. You should talk to a clinician to figure out the right dosage.
If you are taking Tamiflu to treat flu then you will usually take a 75mg dose twice a day for five days. If you are taking Tamiflu to prevent flu or after being exposed to someone with it, you’lll usually take one 75mg dose for ten days.
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If you take Tamiflu for flu treatment, take it within two days of your flu symptoms beginning to show for it to be the most effective. If you’re taking it for prevention, take it as soon as you can after entering the at-risk area or coming into contact with someone who has been infected.
Always follow our clinician’s advice on how to take Tamiflu.
How long it will take Tamiflu to work will depend on what you’re taking it for and your own health. You should feel well again once your prescribed course is over.
If you’re taking it as flu treatment, you should be better after the five day course. If you’re taking it as a preventative against flu or you have a compromised immune system, you should take it for ten days.
If you take too much Tamiflu, get medical advice. If you forget to take a dose of Tamiflu, take it now, unless it is almost time for your next dose. Don’t take a double dose to make up for a skipped dose.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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