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Flucover Capsule 10's

Flucover Capsule 10's

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Synonym

OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE

Composition

OSELTAMIVIR-75MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Overseas Health Care Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Flucover Capsule

Flucover Capsule contains a class of antiviral medication, oseltamivir, which is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating symptoms caused by the influenza virus. It is used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, chills/fevers, and tiredness. The flu is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the lungs, throat, and nose. Influenza or flu is produced by a virus that causes respiratory disease. It is highly infectious and easily spreads through the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. Influenza can be transmitted easily through touch.

Flucover Capsule contains oseltamivir, which is an antiviral medication. It blocks the enzyme present on the surface of a virus that helps the viruses enter uninfected cells of the body to cause influenza infection in the body. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and slowly leads to the viral infection clearing up.

Take Flucover Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Flucover Capsule as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Flucover Capsule are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take Flucover Capsule if you are allergic to Flucover Capsule . Before using this Flucover Capsule , inform your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts, confusion, and kidney diseases. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Flucover Capsule as a dose adjustment may be required.

Uses of Flucover Capsule

Treatment of Influenza flu (cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, chills/fevers, and tiredness).

Medicinal Benefits

Flucover Capsule contains a class of antiviral medication, oseltamivir, which is used to treat viral infections. It blocks the enzyme present on the surface of the virus, which helps the virus enter uninfected cells of the body and cause influenza infection. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.

Directions for Use

Capsule: Take a capsule with food to avoid an upset stomach. It should be swallowed with water. Preferably take it at the same time every day.Oral suspension: Measure the suspension in the measuring cup provided with the pack and consume as directed by your doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Flucover Capsule

  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Flucover Capsule if you are allergic to Flucover Capsule . Before using this Flucover Capsule , inform your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts, confusion, and kidney diseases. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Flucover Capsule as a dose adjustment may be required. Flucover Capsule may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Flucover Capsule so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as Flucover Capsule may cause dizziness. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Flucover Capsule as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as Flucover Capsule can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions: Flucover Capsule may interact with influenza virus vaccines, anticancer medications (methotrexate), and blood thinner medications (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No information found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or had kidney and liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METHOTREXATE
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Flucover Capsule as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Influenza: Influenza or flu is produced by a virus that causes respiratory disease. It is highly infectious and easily spreads through the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. Influenza can be transmitted easily through touch. Adults can start circulating the virus 2 days before the symptoms start showing up. They can spread it for up to 7 days from the day they become sick. This means that you can stop spreading the influenza virus route before figuring out that you are ill. Influenza or flu is produced by a virus that causes respiratory disease. It is highly infectious and easily spreads through the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. Influenza can be transmitted easily through touch. Adults can start circulating the virus 2 days before the symptoms start showing up. They can spread it for up to 7 days from the day they become sick. This means that you can stop spreading the influenza virus route before figuring out that you are ill. Symptoms of influenza include blocked or runny nose, sore throat, cough, and headache. Several other symptoms include high temperature, shivers, cold sweat, nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting. In most cases, influenza is not serious, while, in some cases, flu can cause severe complications. This is more expected to occur in older people, young children, and people with a long-lasting disease that can compromise their immune system.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Flucover Capsule . But intake of alcohol with Flucover Capsule may damage your liver. So intake of Flucover Capsule should be avoided with Flucover Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Flucover Capsule is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Flucover Capsule will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. However, the intake of Flucover Capsule should not be associated with an increased risk of congenital disabilities.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Very few active parts of Flucover Capsule pass into the milk, but it gives a therapeutic effect to the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Flucover Capsule can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Unsafe

Not safe because Flucover Capsule has interaction with liver disease.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Not safe because Flucover Capsule has interaction with kidney disease.

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Children

Caution

The safety and efficacy of Flucover Capsule in children have not been established. Hence, contact your doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

335 Km. Milestone,National Highway No.1,P.O.Box 25, Phillaur,(Punjab) India-144 410
Other Info - FLU0798

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FAQs

Flucover Capsule is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating symptoms caused by the influenza virus. It is used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, chills/fevers, and tiredness.
If you miss a dose of Flucover Capsule , take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not stop taking Flucover Capsule without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Flucover Capsule , you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
Flucover Capsule is not used for the common cold, sore throat, or sinus infection. It is used for symptoms of influenza viral infection.
Flucover Capsule may be taken with antibiotics only if recommended by the doctor. Talk To your doctor before use.
Flucover Capsule is not likely to cause high blood pressure. If you feel any such symptoms, please talk to your doctor.
No, it is not a steroid. It is an antiviral medication.
While specific dosing instructions will vary depending on your individual needs and medical history. Always follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and timing for taking these medications.
Tamiflu is not currently approved for treating COVID-19, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, although it is being used in clinical trials.
Flucover Capsule contains oseltamivir, which is an antiviral medication.
Tamiflu® is a brand of oseltamivir that comes in a capsule form.
Take Flucover Capsule within 48 hours of flu symptom onset. It’s best to take Flucover Capsule with food; there is less chance of stomach upset if you take it with a light snack or meal.
Common side effects of Flucover Capsule may include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Flucover Capsule are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Flucover Capsule is not either an antibiotic or sulfa drug. It is a is an antiviral medication.
Flucover Capsule does not treat colds or infections caused by bacteria or other viruses.
Oseltamivir-Azithromycin combination therapy was found to be more efficacious as compared to oseltamivir alone in rapid recovery and prevention of Influenza associated complications especially in high-risk patients. However, it should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor.
Flucover Capsule is a prescribed medication; it is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else.
Yes, Flucover Capsule is safe effective medication used to treat Influenza flu (cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, chills/fevers, and tiredness).
Flucover Capsule contains oseltamivir, which is an antiviral medication. It blocks the enzyme present on the surface of a virus that helps the viruses enter uninfected cells of the body to cause influenza infection in the body. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and slowly leads to the viral infection clearing up.
It depends on your individual medical condition and response to the medication. Your doctor will determine the appropriate duration of treatment based on your specific needs.

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