Baloxavir Marboxil Tablets

BALOXAVIR MARBOXIL (bah loks ah veer mar box ill) prevents and treats infections caused by the flu virus (influenza). It works by slowing the spread of the flu virus in your body and reducing how long your symptoms last. It will not treat colds or infections caused by bacteria or other viruses. It will not replace the annual flu vaccine.

Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food.

Take products with calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, or zinc in them at a different time of day than this medication. Talk to your care team if you have questions.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children as young as 5 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep this medication in the original container. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:

• Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
• If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Recent or upcoming vaccine
• An unusual or allergic reaction to baloxavir marboxil, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breastfeeding

• Antacids, vitamins, or other products that contain calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, or zinc
• Intranasal influenza vaccines

This does not apply. This medication is not for regular use.

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

This medication is not a substitute for the flu shot. Talk to your care team each year about an annual flu shot.