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Medicines amantadine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

amantadine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can amantadine hydrochloride still be used for flu?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Some products remain licensed for influenza A, but amantadine is not recommended for seasonal influenza because resistant viruses are widespread.

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Amantadine hydrochloride 100mg capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
Amantadine hydrochloride 50mg/5ml syrupemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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