Taking Tamiflu at the first sign of flu symptoms may reduce the amount of time you’re sick.
How to Take Tamiflu
Take Tamiflu within 48 hours of flu symptom onset. You have a choice of capsules or liquid. It’s best to take Tamiflu with food—there is less chance of stomach upset if you take it with a light snack or a meal.
If you have already been exposed to the flu, but you don’t have any symptoms, you can take Tamiflu for up to 6 weeks to help prevent you from getting sick.
Flu Treatment
For adults and teens aged 13 years and older
- Take 75 mg, twice daily, for 5 days.
For children 2 weeks of age to 12 years old
- Take 1 dose, based on your child’s weight, twice daily, for 5 days.
- Tamiflu is available in capsule and liquid form.
- See full prescribing information for dosing based on your child’s weight.
Flu Prevention
For adults and teens aged 13 years and older
- Take 1 dose, once daily, for 10 days or as long as prescribed.
For children from 1 to 12 years old
- Take 1 dose, based on your child’s weight, once daily, for 10 days or as long as prescribed.
- See full prescribing information for dosing based on your child’s weight.
- Tamiflu is not approved for flu prevention in children less than 1 year of age.