Cold & Flu: Medications
Amantadine or rimantadine for influenza (flu)
07/31/08, HealthwiseThese antiviral medicines prevent the spread of type A influenza by interfering with the production of the virus inside the body. They do not treat or protect you against influenza B.
Influenza - Medications
07/31/08, HealthwiseSome antiviral medicines reduce the severity and shorten the duration of influenza (flu) symptoms by 1 or 1½ days if given within 48 hours of the first symptoms.2 These medicines are not intended to substitute for getting a flu immuni
Echinacea
02/13/04, HealthwiseEchinacea has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of echinacea may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There ha
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Zanamivir
08/25/08, HealthwiseZanamivir is used to treat flu symptoms caused by influenza virus in patients who have had symptoms for less than 2 days. Zanamivir may also be given to prevent influenza in people who may be exposed but do not yet have symptoms. Zanamivir will not t
Oseltamivir
03/12/08, HealthwiseOseltamivir is used to treat flu symptoms caused by influenza virus in patients who have had symptoms for less than 2 days. Oseltamivir may also be given to prevent influenza in people who may be exposed but do not yet have symptoms. Oseltamivir will
Acetaminophen and guaifenesin
09/12/07, HealthwiseDo not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take acetaminophen.
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