Flu anti-virals
Standby tamiflu for the treatment and prevention of flu.
Be prepared - anti-virals for healthy people.
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- Register, order and pay
- Medication sent by recorded delivery
Please read the important information below regarding Tamiflu for swine flu before starting the questionnaire.
Tamiflu prescription
This service is for people who for any reason need to have a flu treatment in reserve at home or for travel when it is not available to them on the NHS.
People who already have symptoms of flu should go to the Government flu website. To find out more about flu visit the NHS information site.
Tamiflu uses
- Tamiflu is used to treat flu infection.
- Tamiflu can also be taken to prevent flu developing after exposure to flu infection.
Effectiveness
Tamiflu treatment:
- Reduces symptoms of flu
- Reduces the length of symptoms
- Reduces the incidence of serious complication such as pneumonia
Taking Tamiflu after exposure to flu infection reduces the risk of catching flu but does not guarantee against catching flu. Post exposure Tamiflu is best started within 48 hrs of exposure.
A flu patient is infectious from the start of their symptoms and for about a week after the start of symptoms.
Dosage
For treatment of flu Tamiflu is taken twice daily for 5 days.
To reduce risk of catching flu Tamiflu is taken daily for 10 days.
Tamiflu is best taken with food.
Side effects
There may be no side effects. The most common side effects of Tamiflu are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach-ache and headache. For a full list of side effects and detailed information see the patient information leaflet supplied with Tamiflu.
Tamiflu Patient Information Leaflet
Tamiflu
Prescription medication
Consultation and supply on prescription from £23.00
Seeking help
People in the groups listed below are at higher risk of developing complications from flu infection and should seek medical advice if they develop flu symptoms:
- chronic (long-term) lung disease, including people who have had drug treatment for their asthma within the past three years
- chronic heart disease
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic liver disease
- chronic neurological disease (neurological disorders include motor neurone disease, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis)
- suppressed immune systems (whether caused by disease or treatment)
- diabetes
- pregnant women
- people aged 65 or older
- young children under five
Flu vaccine
It is best not to take Tamiflu for 10 days after flu vaccination unless otherwise advised to do so by a doctor. Tamiflu can be used to treat flu and reduce the risk of catching flu in people who have already had the flu vaccine.
Alternative treatments
There is an inhaled antiviral medication that may be prescribed by GPs. This is mainly used to treat flu in pregnant women and people with severe kidney disease.
Although Tamiflu will reduce the symptoms of flu infection and can help prevent catching flu after exposure most healthy adults recover fully from flu without the need for antiviral medication.
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All prices listed include the prescription cost.
Fully regulated in UK
We provide online consultations with UK GMC registered doctors. Genuine medication is issued by our NHS partner pharmacy. All deliveries are in discreet, confidential packaging and sent by recorded post.
We are fully regulated in the UK by the Care Quality Commission.
Worldwide Delivery
Recorded delivery (requires signature)
UK delivery: £2.90
Overseas delivery: £4.90
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