Tamiflu Dosing
| Weight (lbs) |
Weight (kg) |
Treatment Dosing for 5 days |
Prophylaxis Dosing for 10 days |
Volume of Oral Suspension (6mg/ml) for each dose |
Number of Capsules and Strength to Dispense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 lbs or less |
15 kg or less |
30 mg twice a day for 5 days |
30 mg once a day for 10 days |
5ml | 10 capsules 30 mg |
| 33 lbs to 51 lbs |
15 kg to 23 kg |
45 mg twice a day for 5 days |
45 mg once a day for 10 days |
7.5 ml | 10 capsules 45 mg |
| 51 lbs to 88 lbs |
23 kg to 40 kg |
60 mg twice a day for 5 days |
60 mg once a day for 10 days |
10 ml | 20 capsules 30 mg |
| 88 lbs or more |
40 kg or more |
75 mg twice a day for 5 days |
75 mg once a day for 10 days |
12.5 ml | 10 capsules 75 mg |
Children < 1 year old 3 mg/kg/dose BID
Approved to less than 2 weeks of age. Not recommended for prophylaxis < 3 months of age.