What is Xofluza: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Xofluza

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Do not take this medicine for any illness other than the flu.

• Start using this medicine within 48 hours, as soon as the symptoms of flu (including cough, fever, runny nose, headache, joint or muscle pain) appear.

• Take this medicine with or without food. However, do not take this medicine with dairy products or drinks rich in calcium.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Do not take this medicine for any illness other than the flu.

• Start using this medicine within 48 hours, as soon as the symptoms of flu (including cough, fever, runny nose, headache, joint or muscle pain) appear.

• Take this medicine with or without food. However, do not take this medicine with dairy products or drinks rich in calcium.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Xofluza

Xofluza contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to baloxavir marboxil.

Xofluza warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any type of infection.

• This medicine is not a substitute for a yearly flu shot. It also will not treat or prevent a bacterial infection.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Xofluza interactions

• Do not use this medicine together with antacids, laxatives, or oral supplements containing calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, or zinc.

• Do not use this medicine if you have received the nasal flu vaccine (live attenuated influenza vaccine), unless your doctor says it is okay.