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Treatment with Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or Zanamivir (Relenza®) should be limited to: All children with suspected influenza who are severely unwell (who will usually be admitted) including those under 1 year of age. Children < 5 yrs old, particularly those < 2 yrs old are at highest risk of complications.
14 gru 2023 · Pediatric Patients (2 weeks of age through 12 years of age) Table 1 displays the recommended oral dosage of TAMIFLU for treatment of influenza in pediatric patients 2 weeks of age through 12 years of age and provides information about prescribing the capsule or the formulation for oral suspension.
16 wrz 2024 · Usual Pediatric Dose for Influenza. 2 weeks to less than 1 year: 3 mg/kg orally twice a day. 1 to 12 years: Weight up to 15 kg: 30 mg orally twice a day. Weight 15.1 to 23 kg: 45 mg orally twice a day.
Available as: 12 mg/mL mixture or 75 mg capsules. Treatment dose: . Post-exposure prophylaxis dose: Same doses and volumes as above but once daily for 10 days. Infants < 3 months: prophylaxis not recommended unless the situation is deemed critical due to limited data on use in this age group.
Pediatrics (1 to 12 years): The recommended oral dose of TAMIFLU oral suspension for pediatric patients 1 year and older is shown in the table below. TAMIFLU oral suspension may also be used by adult patients who cannot swallow a capsule. If TAMIFLU oral suspension is not available, TAMIFLU
The recommended oral dose of TAMIFLU for treatment of influenza in pediatric patients 1 to 12 years of age is shown in Table 1. The recommended oral dose of TAMIFLU for treatment of influenza in...
DOSAGE & DOSAGE ADJUSTMENTS Neonates: Refer to Neonatal Medication Protocols Dosing in Overweight and Obese Children: Dose based on measured body weight.(2) • Treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis should commence within 48 hours of symptoms beginning or close contact with an infected person.(1-4) In patients with severe influenza, later
