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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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Dr. Nishant SinghGeneral Physician • 14 Years Exp.Diploma in Diabetology, CCT (Rheumatology & Internal Medicine), MD - Internal Medicine
How is swine flu treated?
The best remedy is to rest at home, keep warm and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
You can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower a high temperature and relieve aches.
If further treatment is needed or complications develop, medication is available to treat flu caused by the H1N1pdm09 virus. This includes:
antiviral medications – oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) help relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of serious complications
antibiotics – to combat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, which may occur as a complication of influenza.