A Study of Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) for Seasonal Prophylaxis of Influenza in Children.

Summary

This study will evaluate the safety of Tamiflu, when used for the prevention of influenza in children during the flu season. Children who would benefit from influenza prophylaxis when influenza is circulating in the community will receive treatment with Tamiflu syrup (or capsules) 30mg-75mg once daily (dependent on body weight) for 6 weeks. Safety data and influenza symptoms will be recorded throughout the study. The anticipated time on study treatment is \<3 months, and the target sample size is \<100 individuals.

Timeline

Start

2006-12

Primary completion

2007-05

Completion

2007-05

Publications

• Reisinger K, Shu D, Cupelli L, Marcadis I, Dutkowski R. Safety and tolerability of a 6-week course of oseltamivir prophylaxis for seasonal influenza in children. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2013 Jan;7(1):11-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1750-2659.2012.00367.x. Epub 2012 Apr 23.

Drugs

Indications