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 oseltamivir phosphate |
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Pharmaceutical
company:
Roche
www.roche.com |
NEW WARNING
Roche issued a Dear Healthcare Professional letter because of a dosing error that occurred in their prescribing information for Tamiflu oral suspension for prophylaxis of influenza in children. The correct prescribing information is:
Children who weigh 15 kg (33 lb) or less: Give 30 mg P.O. once daily.
Children who weigh more than 15 kg to 23 kg (51 lb): Give 45 mg P.O. once daily.
Children who weigh more than 23 kg to 40 kg (88 lb): Give 60 mg P.O. once daily.
Children who weigh more than 40 kg: Give 75 mg P.O. once daily.
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