Zanamivir (relenza)

Zanamivir is an antiviral used to treat flu symptoms quickly and can also be used to prevent flu.

This medicine is produced by the Glaxo laboratory and is a powdered medicine that is intended to be inhaled through the mouth and into the lungs.

Zanamivir price

Zanamivir costs on average 100 reais.

Zanamivir is indicated for the treatment of influenza, influenza A or B viruses.

In case of flu, in adults and children, up to 5 years old, the usual dose is 2 inhalations twice a day, for 5 days.

To help prevent the flu, adults and children up to 5 years old, the usual dose is two inhalations, once a day, for 10 days.

In addition, if there is an outbreak of influenza in the community, the recommended dose is two inhalations, once a day, for up to 28 days.

Zanamivir can cause bleeding and ulceration of the nasal mucosa.

This medicine is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).