Treatment Dosing
3 mg/kg/dose PO bid
| Weight | Treatment | Prophylaxis |
|---|---|---|
| ≤15 kg | 30 mg/dose PO bid | 30 mg/dose PO daily |
| >15 kg to ≤23 kg | 45 mg/dose PO bid | 45 mg/dose PO daily |
| >23 kg to ≤40 kg | 60 mg/dose PO bid | 60 mg/dose PO daily |
| More than 40 kg | 75 mg/dose PO bid | 75 mg/dose PO daily |
Routine treatment duration is 5 days
Extended durations may be considered in severe disease
Antiviral treatment should be initiated as soon as suspected or confirmed influenza disease
Antiviral treatment should be initiated regardless of duration of symptoms in any child hospitalized for influenza disease
Prophylaxis Dosing
3 mg/kg/dose PO daily
