Mcosvir Syrup

Description

Mcosvir Syrup is an antiviral medicine used to treat and prevent influenza (flu) as well as, swine flu (H1N1 virus). It helps to relieve the symptoms of the flu virus infection like a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, body aches, tiredness, headache, fever, and chills. Mcosvir Syrup prevents the flu virus from spreading inside the body. Influenza, commonly known as flu is an infection caused by a virus. This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, although taking it with food can reduce the chance of feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting). Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection or failure to protect you from the flu. Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These side effects mostly occur after the first dose of the medicine and will usually stop as treatment continues. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Introduction

In Treatment of Influenza (flu) Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs). It is often called the flu. Mcosvir Syrup helps to prevent the spread of the infection by restricting the movement of infection causing viruses into uninfected parts of the body from the infected ones. Take Mcosvir Syrup as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Benefits

Mcosvir Syrup is a neuraminidase inhibitor. It inhibits neuraminidase (influenza virus enzyme) that helps the viruses to enter into uninfected cells of the body to cause or spread influenza infection in the body. This is how it works against the virus to treat influenza (flu).

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Mcosvir Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mcosvir Syrup. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Mcosvir Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mcosvir Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Mcosvir Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Mcosvir Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mcosvir Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Mcosvir Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mcosvir Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on use of Mcosvir Syrup in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.