Cheap UK Tamiflu

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) should only be taken if prescribed by a registered doctor. It can be prescribed to treat or prevent influenza. It inhibits enzymes in the influenza virus which stop the virus from reproducing and spreading. This shortens and reduces the severity of Flu if taken within 2 days of the start of symptoms and can prevent infection in the first place if taken when Flu is in your area.

If you are taking other medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding or have problems with your kidneys, you should ensure your doctor knows before he prescribes tamiflu. Tamiflu can be taken with paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin.

Tamiflu can cause side effects. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting and stomach ache. These side effects mostly occur only after the first dose of the medicine and will usually stop as treatment continues. The frequency of these effects is reduced if the medicinal product is taken with food. Less commonly skin reactions and mild to severe liver function disorders have been very rarely reported. Convulsions, depressed level of consciousness, abnormal behavior, hallucinations and delirium have also been reported during tamiflu administration, leading in rare cases to accidental injury. Patients, especially children and adolescents, should be closely monitored and their healthcare professional should be contacted immediately if the patient shows any signs of unusual behavior.

To treat Flu for people of 13 years or older, the normal dose of tamiflu is one 75mg capsule, twice a day started as soon as possible after symptoms are experienced. The full 5 day course should be taken.

To prevent Flu for people of 13 years or older, the normal dose of Tamiflu is one 75mg capsule, once a day. The full 10 day course should be taken.

PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT CURRENTLY SUPPLY RELENZA AS THERE ARE NO UK STOCKS AVAILABLE

Relenza (zanamivir) should only be taken if prescribed by a registered doctor. It is an inhaled medicine. It can be prescribed to treat and prevent influenza in people over 5 years of age. It has been shown to be effective against both Influenza A and B. It inhibits enzymes in the influenza virus which stop the virus from reproducing and spreading. This shortens and reduces the severity of ‘flu if taken within 2 days of the start of symptoms and can prevent against infection.

Relenza should not be taken by people are allergic to lactose or milk protein or if you are breast feeding. If you have asthma, COPD or emphysema, tell your doctor before he prescribed Relenza. Relenza can be taken with paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin. If you use another inhaled medicine use these first before you take relenza and make sure you have enough of your "reliever" medicine before you start taking relenza.

Relenza can cause side effects. Common side effects are headache, earache, sore throat, cough which can be chesty, runny or blocked nose and tummy discomfort or upset (including feeling or being sick, or having diarrhoea). These symptoms can also be due to flu and so may not have been caused by Relenza. If you experience any of the following stop taking relenza immediately and consult your doctor:

• Tightness of the chest, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of the face, throat or mouth
• Skin rash or "hives" (lumpy itchy nettle rash)

These side effects are very rare.

To treat ‘flu for people of 5 years or older, breathe in (inhale) the contents of 2 blisters (2 x 5 mg), one at a time through the mouth, twice daily - morning and evening - for 5 days. This means that you inhale the powder contained in four blisters every day. The full 5 day course should be taken.

To prevent ‘flu following close contact with an individual who is infected, the normal dose of relenza is two inhalations (2 x 5 mg) once daily for 10 days. Therapy should begin as soon as possible and within 36 hours of exposure to an infected person. The full 10 day course should be taken.

The recommended dose of relenza for prevention of influenza during a community outbreak is 2 inhalations (2 x 5 mg) once daily for up to 28 days.