Oseltamivir is not an antibiotic, it is an antiviral drug.
Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria and are not effective against viruses. Oseltamivir is an antiviral drug that targets the influenza virus and has the effect of preventing further infection and spread of the influenza virus, so oseltamivir is not an antibiotic.
Oseltamivir is commonly available in capsule and granule form. It is mainly used for the treatment of influenza A and B in adults and children aged 1 year and older, and for the prevention of influenza A and B in adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older.
Adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting may occur with the medication; symptoms are transient and often occur with the first dose. Oseltamivir is not a substitute for the influenza vaccine. The safety and effectiveness of oseltamivir for the treatment of influenza in children under 1 year of age have not been established. This drug is contraindicated in people who are allergic to this drug or the ingredients in the formulation.
The specific dosage and usage of the above mentioned medicines should follow the doctor’s instructions and should not be self-administered to avoid adverse reactions.