Antiviral Drugs for Seasonal Flu: Additional Links and Resources

NOTE: On September 8, 2009, CDC issued Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season. These updated recommendations are the most up-to-date guidance on the use of antiviral medications and apply to both 2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza. The content of this web page will be revised to reflect the updated guidance shortly.

Antiviral Drugs for Seasonal Flu: Additional Links and Resources

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, antiviral drugs for influenza pages:

Oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu®) is approved to both treat and prevent flu in people one year of age and older.
Zanamivir (brand name Relenza®) is approved to treat flu in people 7 years and older and to prevent flu in people 5 years and older.
Amantadine (Symmetrel®, generic) is approved to treat and prevent only influenza A viruses in people older than 1 year.
Rimantadine (Flumadine®, generic) is approved to prevent only influenza A virus infection among people older than 1 year. It is approved to treat only influenza A virus infections in people 13 and older.