Manufacturer
GLAXOSMITHKLINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Contents
Zanamivir
Indication
Influenza A and B, Prophylaxis of influenza A and B
Instruction
Influenza A and B
Adult: 10 mg (2 inhalations) bid for 5 days, admin as soon as possible (within 48 hr) after the onset of symptoms. 2 doses should be taken on 1st day of treatment provided there is at least an interval of at least 2 hr between doses, subsequent doses to be given every 12 hr.
Child: >7 yr: 10 mg (2 inhalations) bid for 5 days, admin as soon as possible (within 48 hr) after the onset of symptoms. 2 doses should be taken on 1st day of treatment, if possible, provided there is at least an interval of at least 2 hr between doses, subsequent doses to be given every 12 hr.
Prophylaxis of influenza A and B
Adult: For community outbreak: 10 mg (2 inhalations) once daily for 28 days, to be started within 5 days of outbreak. For prophylaxis in household setting: 10 mg (2 inhalations) once daily for 10 days, to be started within 36 hr of exposure.
Child: For community outbreak: >12 yr: 10 mg (2 inhalations) once daily for 28 days, started within 5 days of outbreak. For prophylaxis in household setting: ≥5 yr: 10 mg (2 inhalations) once daily for 10 days, to be started within 36 hr of exposure.
Drug interaction
Do not admin live attenuated influenza vaccine intranasal within 2 wk before or 48 hr after zanamivir admin to improve response to vaccine.
Malaysia
