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Medicines amantadine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

amantadine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can amantadine hydrochloride still be used for flu?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

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

Sources for this answer

Amantadine hydrochloride 100mg capsules — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Amantadine hydrochloride 50mg/5ml syrup — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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