Flumadine ® (Rimantadine)

Product	Dosage	Qty	Consult	Price	Order
Flumadine	100 mg	14 Tabs	FREE		No Stock
Flumadine	100 mg	28 Tabs	FREE		No Stock

Flumadine ® is manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Chemical Name : Rimantadine HCL

Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

Uses
Flumadine ® (Rimantadine) is an antiviral which may be given alone or along with flu shots. Rimantadine will not work for colds, other types of flu, or other virus infections. Flumadine ® (Rimantadine) is used for the prevention or treatment of infections with influenza A virus, especially for individuals at high-risk such as immunosuppressed patients and nursing home residents. It should not be used as a substitute for vaccination.

If you already have the flu, continue taking this medicine for the full time of treatment even if you begin to feel better after a few days . This will help to clear up your infection completely. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. This medicine should be taken for at least 5 to 7 days.

How to take this medication
Flumadine ® (Rimantadine) is taken once or twice daily with or without food. It should be taken with food if it causes an upset stomach. If used for treatment of an established infection, Flumadine ® (Rimantadine) should be started as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours after the onset of the symptoms of infection with influenza A and should be continued for 5 to 7 days or for 24 to 48 hours after the disappearance of symptoms.

Side Effects
Flumadine ® (Rimantadine) is generally well-tolerated and side effects are not commonly reported. The less common side effects are Difficulty in concentrating; dizziness; dryness of mouth; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach pain; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness; vomiting.

Precautions
Flumadine ® (Rimantadine) may cause some people to become dizzy or confused, or to have trouble concentrating. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or confused . No well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women to evaluate the safety of Flumadine ® (Rimantadine). Physicians may choose to use this drug during pregnancy when the benefits are felt to outweigh the potential but unknown risks to the fetus. The safety of Flumadine ® (Rimantadine) in nursing mothers has not been investigated.

Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.