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Description:

Relenza is an antiviral agent used to treat influenza in patients who have had symptoms for no more than 2 days.

Directions:

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMES WITH A PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. If you are not sure how to use this device, ask your pharmacist to show you how. Do not puncture the medicine blister until you are ready to take a dose. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). CONTINUE USING THIS MEDICINE FOR THE FULL COURSE OF TREATMENT even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.

Cautions:

IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and have a dose of the bronchodilator inhaler scheduled at the same time as this medicine, use the bronchodilator before using this medicine. Be sure to always carry a fast-acting bronchodilator inhaler with you to use in case of bronchospasm while using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL NOT PREVENT INFLUENZA. This medicine will not prevent you from spreading influenza to others. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Ingredients:

Zanamivir