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Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's

Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's

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Composition

OSELTAMIVIR-75MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's

Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's contains a class of antiviral medication, oseltamivir, which is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating symptoms caused by the influenza virus. It is used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, chills/fevers, and tiredness. The flu is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the lungs, throat, and nose. Influenza is a severe disease. Several diseases that keep people at higher risk include asthma, liver and kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes. Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's contains oseltamivir, which is an antiviral medication. It blocks the enzyme present on the surface of a virus that helps the viruses enter uninfected cells of the body to cause influenza infection in the body. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.

Influenza or flu is produced by a virus that causes respiratory disease. It is highly infectious and easily spreads through the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. Influenza can be transmitted easily through touch. Adults can start circulating the virus 2 days before the symptoms start showing up. They can spread it for up to 7 days from the day they become sick. This means that you can stop spreading the influenza virus route before figuring out that you are ill.

Take Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's if you are allergic to Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's. Before using this Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's, inform your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts, confusion, and kidney diseases. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's as a dose adjustment may be required.

Uses of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's

Influenza flu (cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, chills/fevers, and tiredness).

Medicinal Benefits

Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's contains a class of antiviral medication, oseltamivir, which is used to treat viral infections. It blocks the enzyme present on the surface of the virus that helps the viruses enter uninfected cells of the body to cause influenza infection in the body. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.

Directions for Use

Capsule: Take a capsule with food to avoid an upset stomach. It should be swallowed with water. Preferably take it at the same time every day. The doctor should advise the dose of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's.Oral suspension: Measure the suspension in the measuring cup provided with the pack and consume as directed by your doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's

Like all medicines, Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side-effects are nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's if you are allergic to Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's. Before using this Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's, inform your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts, confusion, and kidney diseases. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's as a dose adjustment may be required. Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's may cause dizziness. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions: Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's may interact with influenza virus vaccines, anticancer medications (methotrexate), and blood thinner medications (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No information found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or had kidney and liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METHOTREXATE
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Influenza: Influenza or flu is produced by a virus that causes respiratory disease. It is highly infectious and easily spreads through the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. Influenza can be transmitted easily through touch. Adults can start circulating the virus 2 days before the symptoms start showing up. They can spread it for up to 7 days from the day they become sick. This means that you can stop spreading the influenza virus route before figuring out that you are ill. Influenza or flu is produced by a virus that causes respiratory disease. It is highly infectious and easily spreads through the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. Influenza can be transmitted easily through touch. Adults can start circulating the virus 2 days before the symptoms start showing up. They can spread it for up to 7 days from the day they become sick. This means that you can stop spreading the influenza virus route before figuring out that you are ill. Symptoms of influenza include blocked or runny nose, sore throat, cough, and headache. Several other symptoms include high temperature, shivers, cold sweat, nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting. In most cases, influenza is not serious, while, in some cases, flu can cause severe complications. This is more expected to occur in older people, young children, and people with a long-lasting disease that can compromise their immune system.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - OSE0028

FAQs

If you miss a dose of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not stop taking Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's is not used for the common cold, sore throat, or sinus infection. It is used for symptoms of influenza viral infection.
Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's may be taken with antibiotics only if recommended by the doctor. Talk To your doctor before use.
Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's is not likely to cause high blood pressure. If you feel any such symptoms, please talk to your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's. But intake of alcohol with Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's may damage your liver. So intake of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's should be avoided with Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. However, the intake of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's should not be associated with an increased risk of congenital disabilities.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Very few active parts of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's pass into the milk, but it gives a therapeutic effect to the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Unsafe

Not safe because Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's has interaction with liver disease.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Not safe because Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's has interaction with kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

The safety and efficacy of Osevir 75 mg Capsule 10's in children have not been established. Hence, contact your doctor.