Comparing Tamiflu vs Acetaminophen / Chlorpheniramine
Tamiflu | Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine |
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Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine |
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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 |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Cold Symptoms, Allergic Rhinitis, Rhinorrhea, Influenza. acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Tamiflu has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 561 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Tamiflu side effects in more detail. |
See also: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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999 Cold Remedy Granular, Congestant, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
10 hours |
30 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Tamiflu:
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A total of 424 drugs are known to interact with acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 27, 1999 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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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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