Relenza

Recommended dosage for Relenza

ADULTS AND CHILDREN 7 YEARS AND OLDER

Treatment of Influenza

The recommended dose is 2 inhalations (one 5-milligram blister per inhalation) twice a day, approximately 12 hours apart, for 5 days.

Relenza has not been studied for treating the flu in children younger than 7 years old.

ADULTS AND CHILDREN 5 YEARS AND OLDER

Prevention of Influenza

The recommended dose is 2 inhalations (one 5-milligram blister per inhalation) once a day for 10 days. If there is a general outbreak of the flu in your community, your doctor may recommend that you continue taking this medication for up to 28 days.

Relenza has not been studied for preventing the flu in children younger than 5 years old.

Overdosage

Substantially increased doses of Relenza have caused no increase in adverse reactions. Nevertheless, if you suspect an overdose of Relenza, it would be wise to check with your doctor.