Rimantadine Hydrochloride (HCL)

• Rimantadine

Rimantadine is a prescription drug that is licensed to both treat and prevent the flu. This eMedTV Web page explains how rimantadine works and offers a more in-depth look at the medicine's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

• Side Effects of Rimantadine

Potential side effects of rimantadine include fatigue, headache, and vomiting. This eMedTV article lists some of the common rimantadine side effects (such as nausea or insomnia) and potentially serious side effects (such as seizures or depression).

• What Is Rimantadine Used For?

Rimantadine is used for the treatment and prevention of certain types of the flu. This section of the eMedTV site offers more information on rimantadine uses and explains whether this flu medication can be used in young children.

• Rimantadine Dosing

For most adults, the recommended rimantadine dosage is 100 mg twice a day. This page from the eMedTV library also includes rimantadine dosing guidelines for other people, such as children, the elderly, and people with certain medical conditions.

• Drug Interactions With Rimantadine

Medicines that may cause drug interactions with rimantadine include acetaminophen, aspirin, and cimetidine. This eMedTV segment lists other products that may interact with the flu medication and describes the possible effects of these interactions.

• Precautions and Warnings With Rimantadine

Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver or kidney disease before using rimantadine. This eMedTV resource offers more precautions and warnings with rimantadine and lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before starting the drug.