Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Baloxavir marboxil is used to treat the flu (influenza) in patients who have had flu symptoms (eg, cough, fever, runny nose, headache, joint or muscle pain) for not more than 48 hours. It is used in patients 5 years of age and older who are healthy or in patients 12 years of age and older who are at high risk of developing flu-related complications.
Baloxavir marboxil is also used to prevent flu in patients 5 years of age and older who have been exposed with the virus (post-exposure prophylaxis).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2023
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