Fluvir Capsule is an antiviral medication used to treat and prevent flu and swine flu (H1N1 virus). Fluvir Capsule prevents flu-like symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, body pains, weariness, headache, fever, and chills.

Usage instructions-

• The dose and duration of Fluvir Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor. You can have this drug with food or without.

How it works-

Fluvir Capsule inhibits neuraminidase. It inhibits neuraminidase (an influenza virus enzyme), which allows viruses to enter uninfected cells of the body and produce or spread influenza illness. This is how it fights the virus and treats influenza (flu).

Safety information-

Pregnancy

Fluvir Capsule is probably not safe to use in pregnancy. There are limited human studies, but animal studies have shown adverse effects on the developing baby. Consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Fluvir Capsule is probably safe to breastfeed. There is limited human data to suggest that the drug poses no risk to the baby.

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe or not to take alcohol with Fluvir Capsule.

Driving

Fluvir Capsule does not affect your drive.

Kidney

Fluvir Capsule should be administered with caution to patients with kidney issues. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Please consult your doctor.

Liver 

Fluvir Capsule should be administered with caution to patients with liver issues. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Please consult your doctor.