Indications & Uses
Baloxa is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Take a single dose of Baloxavir orally within 48 hours of symptom onset with or without food. The dose of Baloxavir depends on weight-40 to less than 80 kg: Two 20 mg tablets taken at the same time for a total single dose of 40 mg.At least 80 kg: Two 40 mg tablets taken at the same time for a total single dose of 80 mg.Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Baloxavir Marboxil for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza have been established in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg.
Side Effects
Adverse events reported in at least 1% of adult and adolescent influenza subjects treated with Xofluza included diarrhea (3%), bronchitis (3%), nausea (2%), sinusitis (2%), and headache (1%).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Hypersensitivity such as anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria, and erythema multiforme: Initiate appropriate treatment if an allergic-like reaction occurs or is suspected.Risk of bacterial infection: Serious bacterial infections may begin with influenza-like symptoms or may coexist with, or occur as, a complication of influenza. Xofluza has not been shown to prevent such complications. Prescribers should be alert to potential secondary bacterial infections and treat them as appropriate.
Contraindications
Baloxavir Marboxil is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Baloxavir Marboxil or any of its ingredients.