Omvir 75mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine used to treat and prevent influenza (flu) as well as, swine flu (H1N1 virus). It helps to relieve the symptoms of the flu virus infection like a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, tiredness, headache, fever, and chills.
Omvir 75mg Capsule prevents the flu virus from spreading inside the body. Influenza, commonly known as flu is an infection caused by a virus. This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, although taking it with food can reduce the chance of feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting).
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection or failure to protect you from the flu.
Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These side effects mostly occur after the first dose of the medicine and will usually stop as treatment continues. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs). It is often called the flu. Omvir 75mg Capsule helps to prevent the spread of the infection by restricting the movement of infection causing viruses into uninfected parts of the body from the infected ones. Take Omvir 75mg Capsule as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Omvir Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Omvir
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
How to use Omvir Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Omvir 75mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Omvir Capsule works
Omvir 75mg Capsule is a neuraminidase inhibitor. It inhibits neuraminidase (influenza virus enzyme) that helps the viruses to enter into uninfected cells of the body to cause or spread influenza infection in the body. This is how it works against the virus to treat influenza (flu).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Omvir 75mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Omvir 75mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Omvir 75mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Omvir 75mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Omvir 75mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Omvir 75mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Omvir 75mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Omvir 75mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on use of Omvir 75mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Omvir Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Omvir 75mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlers.You should never give children under 4 years of age over-the-counter cough and cold products without checking with your child's doctor. These medicines may harm young children. There are many underlying causes of cough and cold. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you specific treatment. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.
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Can I take Omvir 75mg Capsule for cold, sinus infection, or sore throat?
Omvir 75mg Capsule is not indicated for common cold, sinus infection, or sore throat. It is indicated for symptoms of influenza viral infection
Is Omvir 75mg Capsule an antibiotic or a sulfa drug?
Omvir 75mg Capsule is an anti-influenza drug. It is not an antibiotic or sulfa drug
Can I take oseltamivir with Tylenol, Nyquil, amoxicillin, ibuprofen, Mucinex, or azithromycin?
Oseltamivir can be taken with Tylenol (paracetamol), Nyquil (paracetamol, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, amoxicillin, ibuprofen, Mucinex, or azithromycin only if prescribed by your doctor
Is Omvir 75mg Capsule available or sold over the counter?
No. Omvir 75mg Capsule is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter
Can I take Omvir 75mg Capsule with antibiotics?
Omvir 75mg Capsule may be taken with antibiotics only if prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor before use
Is Omvir 75mg Capsule safe?
Yes. Omvir 75mg Capsule is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor
Does Omvir 75mg Capsule cause high blood pressure?
Omvir 75mg Capsule is not expected to cause high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.
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