Fluhalt
Fluhalt contains Oseltamivir, an antiviral medication belonging to the class of neuraminidase inhibitors. It works by blocking the viral enzyme neuraminidase, which prevents the influenza virus from replicating and spreading within the body. It helps shorten the duration and mitigate the severity of flu symptoms.
Dosage by Body Weight
Treatment should begin within 48 hours of the first onset of flu symptoms. The typical adult dosage for treatment is 75 mg twice daily for 5 days. For flu prevention (prophylaxis), the dose is typically 75 mg once daily. It can be taken with or without food, though taking it with food can decrease the chance of stomach upset.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not routine / 3 mg per kg
- Frequency
- Use only if explicitly prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants less than 2 weeks of age have not been systematically established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 15 mg to 21 mg
- Frequency
- Twice daily for 5 days
- Tracking Notes
- Usually dosed at 3 mg/kg per dose for infants under 1 year of age.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 30 mg
- Frequency
- Twice daily for 5 days
- Tracking Notes
- Corresponds to 5 mL of the standard 6 mg/mL oral suspension formulation.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 30 mg
- Frequency
- Twice daily for 5 days
- Tracking Notes
- Standard recommended pediatric treatment dose for children weighing 15 kg or less.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 45 mg
- Frequency
- Twice daily for 5 days
- Tracking Notes
- Standard recommended pediatric treatment dose for children weighing 15 kg to 23 kg.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not routine / 3 mg per kg | Use only if explicitly prescribed | Safety and efficacy in infants less than 2 weeks of age have not been systematically established. |
| 5-7 kg | 15 mg to 21 mg | Twice daily for 5 days | Usually dosed at 3 mg/kg per dose for infants under 1 year of age. |
| 8-10 kg | 30 mg | Twice daily for 5 days | Corresponds to 5 mL of the standard 6 mg/mL oral suspension formulation. |
| 11-15 kg | 30 mg | Twice daily for 5 days | Standard recommended pediatric treatment dose for children weighing 15 kg or less. |
| 16-20 kg | 45 mg | Twice daily for 5 days | Standard recommended pediatric treatment dose for children weighing 15 kg to 23 kg. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment and prevention of Influenza A and Influenza B infections.
Generic Name
OseltamivirScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.