Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules

What is Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules?

Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules is an antiviral flu medication that comes in the form of oral capsules. The treatment contains the active ingredient, an antiviral substance that’s effective at treating and preventing both influenza A and B, the viruses that cause flu. Each Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules capsule contains 75mg.

Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules is prescribed to people who have had symptoms of flu for less than 48 hours but who are at high risk of developing complications as a result of the virus. It can also be prescribed to vulnerable people who have been exposed to the flu virus as a way to prevent them from developing symptoms.

Those prescribed Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules should take it orally every day for between 5-10 days, following their provided directions. It’s important to remember that Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules isn't a substitute for the annual flu jab, so you should still get your jab if you’re eligible.

You can buy Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules here at The Independent Pharmacy. You’ll just need to complete a short online consultation so our medical team can ensure it’s the right treatment for you.

What is Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules used for?

Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules is used for the treatment and prevention of flu caused by influenza viruses A and B. There are four types of influenza viruses — A, B, C and D — with types A and B being the ones that cause seasonal flu, the circulating influenza viruses that occur each winter. This includes swine flu (which is caused by influenza type A).

Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules can be used for the treatment of influenza. It stops the infection from spreading, which prevents the condition from worsening, and helps your body to get over symptoms faster (though it doesn’t help to relieve flu symptoms).

Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules can also prevent you from getting infected with the flu at all. If you’ve come into contact with someone who has the flu and you think you're at risk of influenza infection, you can take Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules within 48 hours to prevent yourself from becoming infected with the virus.

Can Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules treat COVID-19?

Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules is used to treat and prevent symptoms of the flu caused by viruses influenza A and B. The virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19) is from a different family, which means that Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules isn't effective at treating people infected with coronavirus or preventing them from contracting it.

If you think you have coronavirus, you should follow the current government guidance and take steps to prevent spreading the virus, such as working from home where you can and limiting your contact with other people. You can also take pain medication such as ibuprofen and paracetamol to manage your symptoms.

How does Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules work?

Antiviral Flu Treatment Capsules when taken orally, is absorbed through the digestive symptom into the bloodstream. It then targets cells that have been invaded by the flu virus, stopping them from being able to spread to other healthy cells.

This process confines the influenza virus to a smaller area, making the impact of the illness much less severe and allowing the body’s immune system to combat the virus more quickly and easily.