<p>Oxford researchers in the British Medical Journal had recently warned against giving Tamiflu doses to children below 12 years of age, as they caused a lot of side effects. Responding to this, Dr Raviraj, Resident Medical Officer, Lakeside Hospital here said, "Initially, we did not give Tamiflu to pediatric patients. However, we have received a bulk stock of Lypholized powder, which is recommended by WHO. The powder contains Tamiflu and needs to mixed with warm water and given to the child." <br /><br />The dosage depends on the child's body weight and condition. One bottle is assigned for one patient and no side-effects have been noticed yet, he said. Even P N Srinivasachari, Health and Family Welfare commissioner pointed out that Tamiflu was administered only to positive cases. "It is the only treatment available. If we stop or withdraw the treatment , would that not be criminal? Besides, every drug will have some side effect," he said.</p>
<p>Oxford researchers in the British Medical Journal had recently warned against giving Tamiflu doses to children below 12 years of age, as they caused a lot of side effects. Responding to this, Dr Raviraj, Resident Medical Officer, Lakeside Hospital here said, "Initially, we did not give Tamiflu to pediatric patients. However, we have received a bulk stock of Lypholized powder, which is recommended by WHO. The powder contains Tamiflu and needs to mixed with warm water and given to the child." <br /><br />The dosage depends on the child's body weight and condition. One bottle is assigned for one patient and no side-effects have been noticed yet, he said. Even P N Srinivasachari, Health and Family Welfare commissioner pointed out that Tamiflu was administered only to positive cases. "It is the only treatment available. If we stop or withdraw the treatment , would that not be criminal? Besides, every drug will have some side effect," he said.</p>
