Flu HBP Maximum Strength Alternatives Compared
| Flu HBP Maximum Strength (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan) | Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | Oseltamivir |
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| Flu HBP Maximum Strength (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan) | Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | Oseltamivir |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Cold Symptoms, Influenza. Flu HBP Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Tamiflu is an antiviral medicine that is used for the treatment or prevention of the flu. When used to treat the flu, it is most effective if started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Oseltamivir is an antiviral medicine that is used for the treatment or prevention of the flu. When used to treat the flu, it is most effective if started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Prescribed... View more |
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| More about (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan) | More about Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | More about Oseltamivir | ||||||||||||||||
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Tamiflu has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 562 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Oseltamivir has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 595 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all Tamiflu prices |
View all Oseltamivir prices |
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| Other acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan brands include: Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu, Coricidin HBP Multi-Symptom Cold (Night), Flu Relief BP, PediaCare Cough & Runny Nose Plus Acetaminophen, Triaminic Multi-Symptom Fever, Tylenol Children’s Cold + Cough + Runny Nose, Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Cough & Cold PM, Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief (Alcohol Free) |
N/A |
Tamiflu | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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30 hours |
10 hours |
10 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 510 drugs are known to interact with Flu HBP Maximum Strength:
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A total of 9 drugs are known to interact with Tamiflu:
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A total of 9 drugs are known to interact with Oseltamivir:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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October 27, 1999 |
October 27, 1999 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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