Can Oseltamivir Phosphate Granules be used to treat mumps?
Disease description:
I recently developed mumps, and a friend suggested that I can take oseltamivir phosphate granules. Therefore, I would like to ask whether taking oseltamivir phosphate granules is effective for treating mumps?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
Whether oseltamivir phosphate granules can treat mumps depends on the cause of the mumps.
If the mumps is caused by mumps virus infection, oseltamivir phosphate granules, as an antiviral medication, can inhibit viral replication and spread, thereby playing a certain role in treating mumps. It alleviates inflammatory symptoms by reducing the viral load and promotes patient recovery. However, if the mumps is caused by bacterial infection, oseltamivir phosphate granules cannot directly kill bacteria, so their effectiveness may be limited in such cases.
Before using any medication, it is recommended to consult a doctor for professional advice. Self-medication should be avoided to prevent potential harm.
