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Flustop (Oseltamivir) 75 mg capsules, 10 capsules — Akadempharm, Belarus

Flustop is a prescription antiviral medicine manufactured by the State Enterprise “Akadempharm” (Minsk, Belarus). Each hard capsule contains 75 mg of oseltamivir (as oseltamivir phosphate 98.5 mg), an inhibitor of influenza virus neuraminidase. The pack contains 10 capsules in one blister together with the patient leaflet. Flustop is used for the treatment and prevention of influenza A and B under medical supervision.

Product overview

Trade name: Flustop (Флустоп)

Active ingredient: oseltamivir 75 mg per capsule (as oseltamivir phosphate 98.5 mg)

Dosage form: hard gelatin capsules, size 0, white body with an orange cap, for oral use

Pack size: 10 capsules (1 blister) in a carton box

Manufacturer: State Enterprise “Akadempharm”, Minsk, Belarus

Active substance source: India (as stated on the manufacturer’s page)

Country of origin: Belarus

Product category: antiviral medicine — neuraminidase inhibitor (anti-influenza)

Dispensing: prescription medicine — use only as prescribed by a doctor

What oseltamivir is used for

Treatment of influenza in adults and children from 12 years of age with a body weight above 40 kg

Prevention of influenza after contact with a person ill with influenza (post-exposure prophylaxis) in the same age group

Preventive treatment in exceptional circumstances, such as an influenza epidemic or pandemic, when seasonal vaccination cannot provide sufficient protection

Flustop does not replace influenza vaccination.

How to use

Take orally, swallowing the capsule whole with water; do not break or chew it. The medicine may be taken with or without food, although taking it with food may reduce nausea or vomiting.

Treatment: 75 mg (1 capsule) twice daily for 5 days; start as early as possible, within 2 days of the symptoms appearing

Immunocompromised patients: treatment may be continued for 10 days as prescribed

Post-exposure prophylaxis: 75 mg once daily for 10 days

Prophylaxis during a community outbreak: 75 mg once daily, continued for up to 6–12 weeks as directed by the doctor

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

Possible side effects

The most common reactions are headache and nausea; bronchitis, cough, runny nose, sore throat, dizziness, insomnia, abdominal pain, indigestion and vomiting also occur. Rarely reported since oseltamivir came on the market: severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema), liver function disturbances, Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and neuropsychiatric disorders (confusion, seizures, changes in behaviour), mainly in children and adolescents. If any of these occur, seek medical help immediately.

Important precautions

Do not use in case of allergy to oseltamivir or to any other component of the capsule

Do not use in terminal renal failure (creatinine clearance below 10 mL/min), in children under 1 year of age, or in severe hepatic impairment

The capsule contains anhydrous lactose — it is not suitable for patients with lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption

Tell the doctor about kidney problems (a dose adjustment may be needed), severe illness, immune disorders, or chronic heart or respiratory disease

Report any change in behaviour or mood during treatment immediately, especially in children and adolescents

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: use only if the doctor considers it appropriate

Storage

Store in a place protected from light and moisture at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, out of the reach and sight of children. Shelf life: 3 years. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Important notice

The photo shows the original manufacturer’s packaging; the graphic design of the pack delivered may differ depending on the country of registration. This information is for reference only and does not replace the patient leaflet or medical advice. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.