Opening and Mixing Tamiflu® Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules

Is there a shortage of oral suspension (liquid) Tamiflu®?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the maker of Tamiflu® (Roche) have said that available supplies of liquid Tamiflu® for children are limited.

What is being done about this?

What can I do if my child cannot swallow capsules?

What liquids can I use?

If my child can't swallow capsules, how do I open Tamiflu® capsules and mix the medicine?

What will I need to do this?

• The prescribed Tamiflu® capsule
• A small bowl or cup
• A spoon
• A spoonful of a thick sweetened liquid, such as regular or sugar-free chocolate syrup

How do I mix the ingredients?

• Pour a small amount (about a spoonful) of the thick sweetened liquid into a cup or bowl.
• Holding one capsule over the bowl, carefully pull the capsule open and pour the complete contents of the capsule into the bowl.
• Stir the mixture and give the entire dose to the child with a spoon.

Should my child take all of the mixture??

Yes, make sure your child takes all of the medicine mixture.

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