Rimantadine Hcl - Rimantadine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Rimantadine Hcl.
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Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth as directed.
• Do not increase your dose or take this more often than prescribed.
• For preventing the flu, this is usually taken once or twice a day.
• To treat the flu, this is usually given for 5 days.
• Take this medication for the full time prescribed.
• Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, stomach upset, nervousness, tiredness, lightheadedness, trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antiviral used to prevent and treat infections caused by the flu virus.

Read Before Using Rimantadine Hcl (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially.

Rimantadine Hcl Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Rimantadine Hcl Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication is most effective is reducing the length and severity of the flu when taken within the first 24 to 48 hours of flu symptoms.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include mental/mood disorder; irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, change in amount of urine, unconscious, fever, or seizures .