Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) |
Chemoprophylaxis, influenza A and B | Dosage varies by child’s weight* | Dosage varies by child’s weight* | Dosage varies by child’s weight* | 75 mg once daily | 75 mg once daily |
Treatment, influenza A and B† | Dosage varies by child’s weight‡ | Dosage varies by child’s weight | Dosage varies by child’s weight | 75 mg twice daily | 75 mg twice daily |
Zanamivir (Relenza) |
Chemoprophylaxis, influenza A and B | Not recommended in children 1 to 4 years of age | Ages 5 to 9: 10 mg (two inhalations) once daily | 10 mg (two inhalations) once daily | 10 mg (two inhalations) once daily | 10 mg (two inhalations) once daily |
Treatment, influenza A and B | Not recommended | 10 mg (two inhalations) twice daily | 10 mg (two inhalations) twice daily | 10 mg (two inhalations) twice daily | 10 mg (two inhalations) twice daily |