RIMANTADINE (FLUMADINE)
Rimantadine (Flumadine); Antiviral; Syr: 10 mg/mL
Tab: 100 mg; <10 yrs: 5 mg/kg/day PO qd (max 150 mg/day)
>10yrs:100 mg PO bid
For prophylaxis, treat for 10 days after exposure or for 6-8 weeks during influenza A season. For treatment of active influenza A infection, treat for 5-7
days. Must initiate therapy within 48 hours of symptom onset.
Not active against Influenza B.
Tab: 100 mg; <10 yrs: 5 mg/kg/day PO qd (max 150 mg/day)
>10yrs:100 mg PO bid
For prophylaxis, treat for 10 days after exposure or for 6-8 weeks during influenza A season. For treatment of active influenza A infection, treat for 5-7
days. Must initiate therapy within 48 hours of symptom onset.
Not active against Influenza B.