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Short answer: Yes. Oseltamivir 75 mg capsules (IP — Indian Pharmacopoeia quality) are a standard strength and are available in India (brands include Tamiflu and generics). If you’re asking about dosing: - Adults (treatment of influenza): 75 mg orally twice daily for 5 days. Start within 48 hours of symptom onset for best effect. - Adults (post-exposure prophylaxis): 75 mg once daily for 10 days after exposure (some guidelines extend duration for high-risk contacts). - Renal impairment: dose adjustments are needed. If CrCl is reduced, the usual 75 mg twice-daily dosing may be modified. Check the prescribing information or ask a clinician/pharmacist for the exact revised dose. Pediatric dosing is weight-based and prescribed by a clinician; it’s not the same as the adult 75 mg twice-daily regimen. Important safety notes: - Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, headache. - Rare: neuropsychiatric events (more noted in children). - Do not use if allergic to oseltamivir or any capsule excipients. - Not a substitute for vaccination; antiviral treatment is most effective when started early. If you’d like, tell me your age/weight and kidney function (CrCl), and whether you’re treating active flu or using it for exposure, and I can outline a more specific dosing framework or help you check if 75 mg IP capsules are the right choice for you. Also, do you want guidance on where to obtain IP-quality oseltamivir in your area?
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