What do I use to give liquid Tamiflu (oral suspension)?

The pharmacist should give you a syringe (without a needle) to measure the dose of liquid Tamiflu.  Some syringes for oral use have markings in milligrams (mg) and some have markings in milliliters (mL).  You and your pharmacist should look at the syringe and compare it to the directions on the medicine label. The unit of measure (mg or mL) on the medicine label should match the unit of measure (mg or mL) on the syringe.  You should be able to use the syringe to measure the right amount (mg or mL) that is written on the medicine label.  If you can not measure the right amount with the syringe you were given, then you should ask the pharmacist to give you a different syringe with different markings.

Parents or caregivers of children younger than one year of age will always need to use a syringe marked in milliliters (mL).  If you have questions about how to give the medicine you should speak with your healthcare provider.

Learn More:

• Antiviral drugs for treating the flu (FDA)
• Detailed information about Tamiflu (FDA)

Last Reviewed: 10/27/2010

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