Xofluza may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Xofluza if you are allergic to baloxavir marboxil.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. However, having influenza during pregnancy can cause severe complications that could harm both mother and baby. The benefit of using Xofluza to treat flu symptoms may outweigh any risks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant women get a flu shot during any trimester of pregnancy to protect themselves and their newborn babies from flu.
How should I take Xofluza?
Take Xofluza exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Xofluza is usually given as a single dose of 1 or more tablets to be taken at one time.
Take Xofluza when you first notice flu symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose). This medicine may not be effective if you have been sick for longer than 48 hours.
You may take Xofluza with or without food.
Do not take this medicine with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium-fortified juice.
Also avoid taking this medicine with a laxative, antacid, or vitamin/mineral supplement that contains calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, or zinc.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Store tablets in the blister pack at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
