What kind of antiviral drugs are available for children?
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) comes in an oral suspension (liquid) for children. It also comes in capsules at children’s dosages. Zanamivir (Relenza®) is an inhaled powder that comes with a disk inhaler.
Last Reviewed: 12/18/2009
Related Questions:
- Can children take antiviral drugs?
- Are there targeted groups for treating the flu with an antiviral drug?
- How effective are antiviral drugs at preventing the flu?
- Should antivirals be use to prevent flu in healthy people who have been exposed to the flu?
- How long should patients receive treatment with antiviral drugs?
