Oseltamivir Phosphate OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE NEOLPHARMA, INC. FDA Approved Oseltamivir phosphate capsules, USP, an influenza neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI), is available as: Capsules containing 30 mg, 45 mg, or 75 mg of oseltamivir for oral use, in the form of oseltamivir phosphate In addition to the active ingredient, each capsule contains croscarmellose sodium, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium stearyl fumarate and talc. The 30 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. The 45 mg capsule shell contains gelatin and titanium dioxide. The 75 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. Each capsule is printed with blue ink, which includes FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake as the colorant and shellac. Oseltamivir phosphate is a white to off-white powder with the chemical name (3R, 4R,5S)‐4‐(Acetyl amino)‐ 5‐amino‐3-(1-ethylpropoxy)‐1‐cyclohexene‐1‐carboxylic acid ethyl ester, phosphate (1:1). The chemical formula is C16H28N2O4 (free base). The molecular weight is 312.4 for oseltamivir free base and 410.4 for oseltamivir phosphate salt. The structural formula is as follows: Each capsule strength meets USP Dissolution Test 2. Struc Form

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Dosage Forms
Capsule
Strengths
30 mg 45 mg 75 mg
Treats Conditions
1 Indications And Usage Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules Are An Influenza Neuraminidase Inhibitor Nai Indicated For Treatment Of Acute Uncomplicated Influenza A And B In Patients 2 Weeks Of Age And Older Who Have Been Symptomatic For No More Than 48 Hours 1 1 Prophylaxis Of Influenza A And B In Patients 1 Year And Older 1 2 Limitations Of Use Not A Substitute For Annual Influenza Vaccination 1 3 Consider Available Information On Influenza Drug Susceptibility Patterns And Treatment Effects When Deciding Whether To Use 1 3 Not Recommended For Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Not Undergoing Dialysis 1 3 1 1 Treatment Of Influenza Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules Are Indicated For The Treatment Of Acute Uncomplicated Illness Due To Influenza A And B Infection In Patients 2 Weeks Of Age And Older Who Have Been Symptomatic For No More Than 48 Hours 1 2 Prophylaxis Of Influenza Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules Are Indicated For The Prophylaxis Of Influenza A And B In Patients 1 Year And Older 1 3 Limitations Of Use Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules Are Not A Substitute For Early Influenza Vaccination On An Annual Basis As Recommended By The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices Influenza Viruses Change Over Time Emergence Of Resistance Substitutions Could Decrease Drug Effectiveness Other Factors For Example Changes In Viral Virulence Might Also Diminish Clinical Benefit Of Antiviral Drugs Prescribers Should Consider Available Information On Influenza Drug Susceptibility Patterns And Treatment Effects When Deciding Whether To Use Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules See Microbiology 12 4 Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules Are Not Recommended For Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Not Undergoing Dialysis See Dosage And Administration 2 4 And Use In Specific Populations 8 6
Pill Appearance
Shape: capsule Color: blue Imprint: NP070;30

Identifiers & Packaging

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Packaging

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Oseltamivir phosphate capsules, USP 30-mg (30 mg free base equivalent of the phosphate salt): Size “4” hard gelatin capsules with ivory opaque body imprinted with “NP070” in blue ink and ivory opaque cap with “30 mg” in blue ink. Available in bottles of 10 (NDC 55466-147-22). 45-mg (45 mg free base equivalent of the phosphate salt): Size “4” hard gelatin capsules with white opaque body imprinted with “NP071” in blue ink and white opaque cap in “45 mg” with blue ink. Available in bottles of 10 (NDC 55466-148-22). 75-mg (75 mg free base equivalent of the phosphate salt): Size “2” hard gelatin capsules with white opaque body imprinted with “NP072” in blue ink and ivory opaque cap with “75 mg” in blue ink. Available in bottles of 10 (NDC 55466-149-22). Storage Store the capsules at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].; Package Label 30 mg 10s 45 mg 10s 75 mg 10s Structural Formula

Package Descriptions
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Oseltamivir phosphate capsules, USP 30-mg (30 mg free base equivalent of the phosphate salt): Size “4” hard gelatin capsules with ivory opaque body imprinted with “NP070” in blue ink and ivory opaque cap with “30 mg” in blue ink. Available in bottles of 10 (NDC 55466-147-22). 45-mg (45 mg free base equivalent of the phosphate salt): Size “4” hard gelatin capsules with white opaque body imprinted with “NP071” in blue ink and white opaque cap in “45 mg” with blue ink. Available in bottles of 10 (NDC 55466-148-22). 75-mg (75 mg free base equivalent of the phosphate salt): Size “2” hard gelatin capsules with white opaque body imprinted with “NP072” in blue ink and ivory opaque cap with “75 mg” in blue ink. Available in bottles of 10 (NDC 55466-149-22). Storage Store the capsules at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
  • Package Label 30 mg 10s 45 mg 10s 75 mg 10s Structural Formula

Overview

Oseltamivir phosphate capsules, USP, an influenza neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI), is available as: Capsules containing 30 mg, 45 mg, or 75 mg of oseltamivir for oral use, in the form of oseltamivir phosphate In addition to the active ingredient, each capsule contains croscarmellose sodium, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium stearyl fumarate and talc. The 30 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. The 45 mg capsule shell contains gelatin and titanium dioxide. The 75 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. Each capsule is printed with blue ink, which includes FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake as the colorant and shellac. Oseltamivir phosphate is a white to off-white powder with the chemical name (3R, 4R,5S)‐4‐(Acetyl amino)‐ 5‐amino‐3-(1-ethylpropoxy)‐1‐cyclohexene‐1‐carboxylic acid ethyl ester, phosphate (1:1). The chemical formula is C16H28N2O4 (free base). The molecular weight is 312.4 for oseltamivir free base and 410.4 for oseltamivir phosphate salt. The structural formula is as follows: Each capsule strength meets USP Dissolution Test 2. Struc Form

Indications & Usage

Oseltamivir phosphate capsules are an influenza neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) indicated for: • Treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza A and B in patients 2 weeks of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours. (1.1) • Prophylaxis of influenza A and B in patients 1 year and older. (1.2) Limitations of Use : • Not a substitute for annual influenza vaccination. (1.3) • Consider available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns and treatment effects when deciding whether to use. (1.3) • Not recommended for patients with end‐stage renal disease not undergoing dialysis. (1.3) 1.1 Treatment of Influenza Oseltamivir phosphate capsules are indicated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated illness due to influenza A and B infection in patients 2 weeks of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours. 1.2 Prophylaxis of Influenza Oseltamivir phosphate capsules are indicated for the prophylaxis of influenza A and B in patients 1 year and older. 1.3 Limitations of Use Oseltamivir phosphate capsules are not a substitute for early influenza vaccination on an annual basis as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Influenza viruses change over time. Emergence of resistance substitutions could decrease drug effectiveness. Other factors (for example, changes in viral virulence) might also diminish clinical benefit of antiviral drugs. Prescribers should consider available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns and treatment effects when deciding whether to use oseltamivir phosphate capsules [see Microbiology (12.4)] . Oseltamivir phosphate capsules are not recommended for patients with end‐stage renal disease not undergoing dialysis [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)] .

Dosage & Administration

Treatment of influenza Adults and adolescents (13 years and older): 75 mg twice daily for 5 days (2.2) Pediatric patients 1 to 12 years of age: Based on weight twice daily for 5 days (2.2) Pediatric patients 2 weeks to less than 1 year of age: 3mg/kg twice daily for 5 days (2.2) Renally impaired adult patients (creatinine clearance >30‐60 mL/min): Reduce to 30 mg twice daily for 5 days (2.4) Renally impaired adult patients (creatinine clearance >10‐30 mL/min): Reduce to 30 mg once daily for 5 days (2.4) ESRD patients on hemodialysis: Reduce to 30 mg immediately and then 30 mg after every hemodialysis cycle. Treatment duration not to exceed 5 days (2.4) ESRD patients on CAPD: Reduce to a single 30 mg dose immediately (2.4) Prophylaxis of influenza Adults and adolescents (13 years and older): 75 mg once daily for at least 10 days (2.3) - Community outbreak: 75 mg once daily for up to 6 weeks (2.3) Pediatric patients 1 to 12 years of age: Based on weight once daily for 10 days (2.3) - Community outbreak: Based on weight once daily for up to 6 weeks (2.3) Renally impaired adult patients (creatinine clearance >30‐60 mL/min): Reduce to 30 mg once daily (2.4) Renally impaired adult patients (creatinine clearance >10‐30 mL/min): Reduce to 30 mg once every other day (2.4) ESRD patients on hemodialysis: Reduce to 30 mg immediately and then 30 mg after alternate hemodialysis cycles for the recommended duration of prophylaxis (2.4) ESRD patients on CAPD: Reduce to 30 mg immediately and then 30 mg once weekly for the recommended duration of prophylaxis (2.4) 2.1 Dosage and Administration Overview Administer oseltamivir phosphate capsules for the treatment of influenza in patients 2 weeks of age or older [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)] or for prophylaxis of influenza in patients 1 year and older [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] using: Oseltamivir phosphate capsules The capsules may be taken with or without food; however, tolerability may be enhanced if oseltamivir phosphate capsules are taken with food. Adjust the oseltamivir phosphate capsules dosage in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] . For patients who cannot swallow capsules, TAMIFLU for oral suspension is the preferred formulation. When TAMIFLU for oral suspension is not available from wholesaler or the manufacturer, oseltamivir phosphate capsules may be opened and mixed with sweetened liquids such as regular or sugar‐free chocolate syrup, corn syrup, caramel topping, or light brown sugar (dissolved in water). During emergency situations and when neither the oral suspension or the age‐appropriate strengths of oseltamivir phosphate capsules to mix with sweetened liquids are available, then a pharmacist may prepare an emergency supply of oral suspension from oseltamivir phosphate 75 mg capsules [see Dosage and Administration (2.6)] 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Treatment of Influenza Initiate treatment with oseltamivir phosphate capsules within 48 hours of influenza symptom onset. Adults and Adolescents (13 years of age and older) The recommended oral dosage of oseltamivir phosphate capsules for treatment of influenza in adults and adolescents 13 years and older is 75 mg twice daily (one 75 mg capsule or 12.5 mL of oral suspension twice daily) for 5 days. Pediatric Patients (2 weeks of age through 12 years of age) Table 1 displays the recommended oral dosage of oseltamivir phosphate capsules for treatment of influenza in pediatric patients 2 weeks of age through 12 years of age and provides information about prescribing the capsule or the formulation for oral suspension. 2.3 Recommended Dosage for Prophylaxis of Influenza Initiate post‐exposure prophylaxis with oseltamivir phosphate within 48 hours following close contact with an infected individual. Initiate seasonal prophylaxis with oseltamivir phosphate during a community outbreak. Adults and Adolescents (13 years of age and older) The recommended dosage of oseltamivir phosphate for prophylaxis of influenza in adults and adolescents 13 years and older is 75 mg orally once daily (one 75 mg capsule or 12.5 mL of oral suspension once daily) for at least 10 days following close contact with an infected individual and up to 6 weeks during a community outbreak. In immunocompromised patients, oseltamivir phosphate may be continued for up to 12 weeks [see Use in Specific Populations (8.9)]. The duration of protection lasts for as long as oseltamivir phosphate dosing is continued. Pediatric Patients (1 year to 12 years of age) Table 1 displays the recommended oral dosage of oseltamivir phosphate capsules for prophylaxis of influenza in pediatric patients 1 year to 12 years of age based on body weight and provides information about prescribing the capsule or the formulation for oral suspension. Prophylaxis in pediatric patients is recommended for 10 days following close contact with an infected individual and up to 6 weeks during a community outbreak [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) and Clinical Studies (14.2)] . Table 1 Oseltamivir Phosphate Dosage Recommendations in Pediatric Patients for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Influenza Weight Treatment Dosage for 5 days Prophylaxis Dosage for 10 days* Volume of Oral Suspension (6 mg/mL) for each Dose † Number of Capsules to Dispense (Strength)‡ Patients from 2 Weeks to less than 1 Year of Age Any weight 3 mg/kg twice daily Not applicable 0.5 mL/kg§ Not applicable Patients 1 to 12 Years of Age Based on Body Weight 15 kg or less 30 mg twice daily 30 mg once daily 5 mL 10 capsules (30 mg) 15.1 kg to 23 kg 45 mg twice daily 45 mg once daily 7.5 mL 10 capsules (45 mg) 23.1 kg to 40 kg 60 mg twice daily 60 mg once daily 10 mL 20 capsules (30 mg) 40.1 kg or more 75 mg twice daily 75 mg once daily 12.5 mL 10 capsules (75 mg) * The recommended duration for post‐exposure prophylaxis is 10 days and the recommended duration for community outbreak (seasonal/pre‐exposure) prophylaxis is up to 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks in immunocompromised patients). The amount supplied (e.g., number of bottles or capsules) for seasonal prophylaxis may be greater than for post‐exposure prophylaxis. † Use an oral dosing dispensing device that measures the appropriate volume in mL with the oral suspension. ‡ TAMIFLU for oral suspension is the preferred formulation for patients who cannot swallow capsules. § For patients less than 1 year of age, provide an appropriate dosing device that can accurately measure and administer small volumes. 2.4 Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment Table 2 displays the dosage recommendations for the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza in adults with various stages of renal impairment (estimated creatinine clearance of less than or equal to 90 mL per minute). Dosage modifications are recommended in adults with an estimated creatinine clearance less than or equal to 60 mL per minute [see Use in Specific Population (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Table 2 Recommended Dosage Modifications for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Influenza in Adults with Renal Impairment or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on Dialysis Renal Impairment (Creatinine Clearance) Recommended Treatment Regimen* Recommended Prophylaxis Regimen*† Mild (>60‐90 mL/minute) 75 mg twice daily for 5 days 75 mg once daily Moderate (>30‐60 mL/minute) 30 mg twice daily for 5 days 30 mg once daily Severe (>10‐30 mL/minute) 30 mg once daily for 5 days 30 mg every other day ESRD Patients on Hemodialysis (≤10 mL/minute) 30 mg immediately and then 30 mg after every hemodialysis cycle (treatment duration not to exceed 5 days) 30 mg immediately and then 30 mg after alternate hemodialysis cycles ESRD Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis‡ (≤10 mL/minute) A single 30 mg dose administered immediately 30 mg immediately and then 30 mg once weekly ESRD Patients not on Dialysis Oseltamivir phosphate is not recommended Oseltamivir phosphate is not recommended * Capsules or oral suspension can be used for 30 mg dosing. † The recommended duration for post‐exposure prophylaxis is at least 10 days and the recommended duration for community outbreak (seasonal/pre‐exposure) prophylaxis is up to 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks in immunocompromised patients). ‡ Data derived from studies in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. 2.6 Emergency Preparation of Oral Suspension from 75 mg Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules The following directions are provided for use only during emergency situations and when FDA‐approved, commercially manufactured TAMIFLU for oral suspension is not available from wholesalers or the manufacturer. The following emergency preparation instructions will provide one patient with enough oseltamivir phosphate for a 5‐day course of treatment of influenza or a 10‐day course of prophylaxis of influenza: Step #1 : Determine the dosage of oseltamivir phosphate for the patient [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3, and 2.4)] then determine the total volume of oral suspension needed to be prepared (see Table 3). Table 3 Emergency Preparation: Volume of Prepared Oral Suspension (6 mg per mL) Based Upon Oseltamivir Phosphate Dose Oseltamivir Phosphate Dose* Total Volume to Prepare per Patient 15 mg or less 37.5 mL 30 mg 75 mL 45 mg 100 mL 60 mg 125 mL 75 mg 150 mL * If the oseltamivir phosphate dose is between the doses listed, use the greater listed dose to determine the total volume of prepared oral suspension. Step #2 : Preparation must be performed with only one of the following vehicles (other vehicles have not been studied): Cherry Syrup (Humco®), Ora‐Sweet® SF (sugar‐free) (Paddock Laboratories), or simple syrup. Determine the number of capsules and the amount of water and vehicle needed to prepare the total volume (see Table 3) of prepared oral suspension (6 mg per mL) for a complete treatment or prophylaxis course (see Table 4). Table 4 Emergency Preparation: Number of Oseltamivir Phosphate 75 mg Capsules and Amount of Water and Vehicle Needed to Prepare the Total Volume of a Prepared Oral Suspension (6 mg per mL) Total Volume of Prepared Oral Suspension 37.5 mL 75 mL 100 mL 125 mL 150 mL Number of Oseltamivir Phosphate 75 mg Capsules (Total Strength)* 3 (225 mg) 6 (450 mg) 8 (600 mg) 10 (750 mg) 12 (900 mg) Amount of Water 2.5 mL 5 mL 7 mL 8 mL 10 mL Volume of Vehicle Cherry Syrup (Humco®) OR Ora‐Sweet® SF (Paddock Laboratories) OR simple syrup 34.5 mL 69 mL 91 mL 115 mL 137 mL *Includes overage to ensure all doses can be delivered Step #3 : Follow the instructions below for preparing the 75 mg oseltamivir phosphate capsules to produce the oral suspension (6 mg per mL): a. Place the specified amount of water into a polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) or glass bottle (see Table 4). Constitution in other bottle types is not recommended because there is no stability data with other bottle types. b. Carefully separate the capsule body and cap and pour the contents of the required number of oseltamivir phosphate 75 mg capsules into the PET or glass bottle. c. Gently swirl the suspension to ensure adequate wetting of the oseltamivir phosphate powder for at least 2 minutes. d. Slowly add the specified amount of vehicle to the bottle. e. Close the bottle using a child‐resistant cap and shake well for 30 seconds to completely dissolve the active drug and to ensure homogeneous distribution of the dissolved drug in the resulting suspension. The active drug, oseltamivir phosphate, readily dissolves in the specified vehicles. The suspension is caused by inert ingredients of oseltamivir phosphate capsules which are insoluble in these vehicles. f. Put an ancillary label on the bottle indicating “Shake Well Before Use.” g. Instruct the parent or caregiver that any unused suspension remaining in the bottle following completion of therapy must be discarded by either affixing an ancillary label to the bottle or adding a statement to the pharmacy label instructions. h. Place a pharmacy label on the bottle that includes the patient’s name, dosing instructions, drug name and any other required information to be in compliance with all State and Federal Pharmacy Regulations. Place an appropriate expiration date on the label according to storage conditions below. i. Include the recommended dosage on the pharmacy label as per Tables 1 and 2 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3, and 2.4)]. j. Store the prepared oral suspension in glass or PET bottles either: In a refrigerator [2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F)]: Stable for 5 weeks when stored in a refrigerator. At room temperature [25°C (77°F)]: Stable for 5 days when stored at room temperature.

Warnings & Precautions
Serious skin/hypersensitivity reactions such as Stevens‐Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme: Discontinue oseltamivir phosphate capsules and initiate appropriate treatment if allergic‐like reactions occur or are suspected. (5.1) Neuropsychiatric events: Patients with influenza, including those receiving oseltamivir phosphate capsules, particularly pediatric patients, may be at an increased risk of confusion or abnormal behavior early in their illness. Monitor for signs of abnormal behavior. (5.2) 5.1 Serious Skin/Hypersensitivity Reactions Cases of anaphylaxis and serious skin reactions including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens‐Johnson Syndrome, and erythema multiforme have been reported in postmarketing experience with oseltamivir phosphate. Stop oseltamivir phosphate and institute appropriate treatment if an allergic‐like reaction occurs or is suspected. The use of oseltamivir phosphate is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to oseltamivir phosphate [see Contraindications (4) and Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . 5.2 Neuropsychiatric Events There have been postmarketing reports of delirium and abnormal behavior leading to injury, and in some cases resulting in fatal outcomes, in patients with influenza who were receiving oseltamivir phosphate [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . Because these events were reported voluntarily during clinical practice, estimates of frequency cannot be made but they appear to be uncommon based on oseltamivir phosphate usage data. These events were reported primarily among pediatric patients and often had an abrupt onset and rapid resolution. The contribution of oseltamivir phosphate to these events has not been established. Influenza can be associated with a variety of neurologic and behavioral symptoms that can include events such as hallucinations, delirium, and abnormal behavior, in some cases resulting in fatal outcomes. These events may occur in the setting of encephalitis or encephalopathy but can occur without obvious severe disease. Closely monitor oseltamivir phosphate‐treated patients with influenza for signs of abnormal behavior. If neuropsychiatric symptoms occur, evaluate the risks and benefits of continuing oseltamivir phosphate for each patient. 5.3 Risk of Bacterial Infections There is no evidence for efficacy of oseltamivir phosphate in any illness caused by pathogens other than influenza viruses. Serious bacterial infections may begin with influenza‐like symptoms or may coexist with or occur as complications during the course of influenza. Oseltamivir phosphate has not been shown to prevent such complications. Prescribers should be alert to the potential for secondary bacterial infections and treat them as appropriate.
Contraindications

Oseltamivir phosphate is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to oseltamivir or any component of the product. Severe allergic reactions have included anaphylaxis and serious skin reactions including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens‐Johnson Syndrome, and erythema multiforme [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . Patients with known serious hypersensitivity to oseltamivir or any of the components of oseltamivir phosphate capsules (4)

Adverse Reactions

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed below and elsewhere in the labeling: • Serious skin and hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] • Neuropsychiatric events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Most common adverse reactions (>1% and more commonwith placebo); Treatment studies – Nausea, vomiting, headache. (6.1) Prophylaxis studies – Nausea, vomiting, headache, pain. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Neolpharma, Inc. at 1-844-200-4163 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions from Treatment and Prophylaxis Trials in Adult and Adolescent Subjects (13 years of age and older) The overall safety profile of oseltamivir phosphate is based on data from 2,646 adult and adolescent subjects that received the recommended dosage of 75 mg orally twice daily for 5 days for treatment of influenza and 1,943 adult and adolescent subjects that received the recommended dosage of 75 mg orally once daily for up to 6 weeks for prophylaxis of influenza in clinical trials. The most common adverse reactions in the pooled treatment and pooled prophylaxis trials in adults and adolescents are displayed in Table 5. The majority of these adverse reactions were reported on a single occasion, occurred on either the first or second treatment day and resolved spontaneously within 1‐2 days. This summary includes otherwise healthy adults/adolescents and subjects “at risk” (subjects at higher risk of developing complications associated with influenza, e.g., elderly patients and patients with chronic cardiac or respiratory disease). In general, the safety profile in the subjects “at risk” was qualitatively similar to that in otherwise healthy adults/adolescents. Table 5 Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥1% of Adults and Adolescents (13 years of age and older) in Treatment and Prophylaxis Trials* System Organ Class Treatment Trials Prophylaxis Trials Adverse Reaction Oseltamivir Phosphate 75 mg twice daily (n = 2646) Placebo (n = 1977) Oseltamivir Phosphate 75 mg once daily (n = 1943) Placebo (n = 1586) Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea Vomiting 10% 8% 6% 3% 8% 2% 8% 2% Nervous System Disorders Headache General Disorders Pain 2% <1% 1% <1% 17% 4% 16% 3% * Adverse reactions that occurred in ≥1% of oseltamivir phosphate‐treated adults and adolescents and ≥1% greater in oseltamivir phosphate‐treated subjects compared to placebo‐treated subjects in either the treatment or prophylaxis trials. Adverse Reactions from Treatment and Prophylaxis Trials in Pediatric Subjects (1 year to 12 years of age) A total of 1,481 pediatric subjects (including otherwise healthy pediatric subjects aged 1 year to 12 years and asthmatic pediatric subjects aged 6 to 12 years) participated in clinical trials of oseltamivir phosphate for the treatment of influenza. A total of 859 pediatric subjects received treatment with TAMIFLU for oral suspension either at a 2 mg per kg twice daily for 5 days or weight‐band dosing. Vomiting was the only adverse reaction reported at a frequency of >1% in subjects receiving oseltamivir phosphate (16%) compared to placebo (8%). Amongst the 148 pediatric subjects aged 1 year to 12 years who received oseltamivir phosphate at doses of 30 to 60 mg once daily for 10 days in a post‐exposure prophylaxis study in household contacts (n = 99), and in a separate 6–week seasonal influenza prophylaxis safety study (n = 49), vomiting was the most frequent adverse reaction (8% on oseltamivir phosphate versus 2% in the no prophylaxis group). Adverse Reactions from Treatment Trials in Pediatric Subjects (2 weeks to less than 1 year of age) Assessment of adverse reactions in pediatric subjects 2 weeks to less than 1 year of age was based on two open‐label studies that included safety data on 135 influenza‐infected subjects 2 weeks to less than 1 year of age (including premature infants at least 36 weeks post conceptional age) exposed to oseltamivir phosphate at doses ranging from 2 to 3.5 mg per kg of the formulation for oral suspension twice daily orally for 5 days. The safety profile of oseltamivir phosphate was similar across the age range studied, with vomiting (9%), diarrhea (7%) and diaper rash (7%) being the most frequently reported adverse reactions, and was generally comparable to that observed in older pediatric and adult subjects. Adverse Reactions from the Prophylaxis Trial in Immunocompromised Subjects In a 12‐week seasonal prophylaxis study in 475 immunocompromised subjects, including 18 pediatric subjects 1 year to 12 years of age, the safety profile in the 238 subjects receiving oseltamivir phosphate 75 mg once daily was consistent with that previously observed in other oseltamivir phosphate prophylaxis clinical trials [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post‐approval use of oseltamivir phosphate. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to oseltamivir phosphate exposure. General disorders and administration site conditions: Swelling of the face or tongue, allergy, anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, hypothermia Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash, dermatitis, urticaria, eczema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens‐Johnson Syndrome, erythema multiforme [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Gastrointestinal Disorders: Gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagic colitis Cardiac Disorders : Arrhythmia Hepatobiliary Disorders: Hepatitis, abnormal liver function tests Nervous System Disorders: Seizure Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: Aggravation of diabetes Psychiatric Disorders: Abnormal behavior, delirium, including symptoms such as hallucinations, agitation, anxiety, altered level of consciousness, confusion, nightmares, delusions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]

Drug Interactions

Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), intranasal: Avoid administration of LAIV within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after oseltamivir phosphate capsules use, unless medically indicated. (7) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA‐approved patient labeling Issued: 5/2024 7.1 Influenza Vaccines Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine The concurrent use of oseltamivir phosphate with live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) intranasal has not been evaluated. However, because of the potential for oseltamivir phosphate to inhibit replication of live vaccine virus and possibly reduce the efficacy of LAIV, avoid administration of LAIV within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after oseltamivir phosphate administration, unless medically indicated. Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Inactivated influenza vaccine can be administered at any time relative to use of oseltamivir phosphate. 7.2 Drugs Without Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with Oseltamivir Phosphate No dose adjustments are needed for either oseltamivir or the concomitant drug when coadministering oseltamivir with amoxicillin, acetaminophen, aspirin, cimetidine, antacids (magnesium and aluminum hydroxides and calcium carbonates), rimantadine, amantadine, or warfarin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .


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