Amantril – 100 mg Capsule

• Adult: Initially, 100 mg/day, increased to 100 mg bid after a wk or more. Max dose: 400 mg daily.
• Elderly: >65 yr: Lowest effective dose.

Prophylaxis of influenza A:

• Adult: 100 mg daily for up to 6 wk; when used with influenza vaccination: only up to 3 wk after vaccination.
• Child: 10-15 yr: 100 mg daily.

Influenza A:

• Adult: 100 mg daily for 5 days.
• Elderly: >65 yr: Daily dose of 1 day.

Herpes zoster in immunocompromised patients:

• Adult: 100 mg bid for 14 days, continued for another 14 days if pain persists.