Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available
Here are the treatments available.
Tamiflu The medicine is administered in liquid form or capsules, and typically must be taken twice daily for five days when used for flu treatment. When used for prevention after exposure, it is typically taken once daily for 10 days
Xofluza This is administered as a single-dose tablet and approved for ages 5 and older. It can be used to treat or prevent the flu
Rapivab The drug is approved for ages 6 months and older, given once as an intravenous infusion by a health care provider.
Relenza It is inhaled in powder form, and typically administered using an inhaler device twice a day for five days. The prescription drug is approved to treat flu in ages 7 and older, and for preventive use in ages 5 and older.