Yes—but at a slightly smaller dose than teens and adults. Children who are 2 weeks to 12 years old take a twice-daily dose ...

A new review of data for Roche's flu drug Tamiflu has concluded the drug does not reduce hospitalisations and serious complications of the virus – and that it leads to harmful effects in patients.

Methods: Adolescents and adults (13-97 years, n = 4015) presenting within 36 hours of onset of influenza symptoms were randomised to receive oseltamivir 75mg or placebo twice daily for 5 days ...

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When the flu hits, most people just ride it out—but for those looking to cut it short, there’s Tamiflu. The antiviral medication is supposed to shorten flu duration by a day or two ...

Doctors frequently prescribe Tamiflu, an antiviral medication, to people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu. The drug can ease symptoms and help people recover a bit faster.

Older adults had a lower risk of dying from the flu when they took oseltamivir (Tamiflu) during influenza hospitalizations, regardless of whether or not they were vaccinated against the virus ...

and most people take 75 mg twice a day for five days, he adds. You’re most likely to benefit from Tamiflu if you have risk factors that predispose you to serious influenza infection. That ...