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Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Influenza A
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – 100 mg
Frequency: by mouth
Duration: for 5 days
Indication: Prophylaxis of influenza A
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – 100 mg
Frequency: once daily
Duration: for up to 6 weeks

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Influenza A treatment
Age: 1-9 years or less than 40 kg (any age)
Dose: Oral – 5 mg/kg/day
Frequency: single dose or divided every 12 hours
Note: by mouth (oral); not to exceed 150 mg/day; Because of resistance, amantadine is no longer recommended for prophylaxis or treatment of influenza A
Indication: Influenza A treatment
Age: greater than 10 years
Dose: Oral – 5 mg/kg/day
Frequency: divided every 12 hours
Note: by mouth (oral); Because of resistance, amantadine is no longer recommended for prophylaxis or treatment of influenza A

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment with Creatinine Clearance greater than 35 ml/min
Dose: Tablet – 100 mg
Frequency: once daily
Condition: Renal impairment with Creatinine Clearance 15-35 ml/min
Dose: Tablet – 100 mg
Frequency: every 2-3 days
Administration
  • Take with food
  • Take at same times daily
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Antimuscarinics (Atropine, Hyoscine, Ipratropium), Levodopa
Enhances the adverse effects
CNS stimulants
Interaction noted

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Epilepsy, Seizure Disorders
Can trigger seizures
Severe Renal Impairment
Risk of drug toxicity

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 20-25°C in dry place. Protect from light.

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