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x-Instructions for Administering Tamiflu to Kids

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:40 am
by Readymom
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From the CDC--H1N1 Flu

Opening and Mixing Tamiflu® Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules
https://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antivirals/mixing_tamiflu_qa.htm

Questions & Answers -- October 20, 2009 5:30 PM ET

Includes:

Is there a shortage of oral suspension (liquid) Tamiflu®?
What is being done about this?
What can I do if my child cannot swallow capsules?
]What liquids can I use?
If my child can't swallow capsules, how do I open Tamiflu capsules and mix the medicine?
What will I need to do this?
How do I mix the ingredients?
Should my child take all of the mixture?