Antiviral medicines are drugs used specifically to treat viral infections. Similar to antibiotics for bacteria, antiviral drugs are taken for specific viruses. The majority of the antiviral drugs that are available now are designed to help to treat herpes viruses, the hepatitis, and influenza.

Tamiflu is antiviral drug used to treat uncomplicated influenza infection. Remember Tamiflu does not substitute the flu inoculation; vaccination is necessary in order to protect against the flu.

You must start using Tamiflu when the first symptoms of influenza have appeared.

Tamiflu is not recommended to use if you are pregnant.

There are some possible side effects, such as: headache, sickness, dizziness, vomitting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, cough, fatigue, insomnia. Stop taking the drug if some allergic reactions have appeared.

Before using Tamiflu discuss this medicine with your doctor.