Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Treatment: 75 mg PO BID for 5 days. Prophylaxis: 75 mg PO daily.
Pediatric Dose
Weight-based dosing (e.g., >40kg: 75 mg BID).
Renal Adjustment
CrCl 30-60: 30 mg BID. CrCl 10-30: 30 mg daily.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C - Recommended for pregnant women with suspected/confirmed influenza.
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Common Adverse Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Neuropsychiatric events (delirium, rare)