Comparing Tamiflu vs Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
Tamiflu | Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu |
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Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan) |
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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, Influenza. Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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. |
Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Tamiflu side effects in more detail. |
See also: Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan brands include: Coricidin HBP Multi-Symptom Cold (Night), Flu HBP Maximum Strength, 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) | ||||||||
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 483 drugs are known to interact with Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu:
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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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Patient resources | |||||||||
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.
Further information
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