Can you open Tamiflu capsule to mix with food?

No, you cannot open a Tamiflu capsule to mix with food.

Tamiflu is an antiviral medication used to treat and prevent influenza (the flu). It comes as a capsule or liquid that you swallow. The capsule should be taken whole and should not be opened, crushed, or chewed.

The manufacturer's instructions state that Tamiflu capsules should be swallowed whole and not opened or crushed. Opening or crushing the capsule could change how the drug is absorbed by your body, which can affect the medicine's safety or effectiveness.

Additionally, opening the capsule may expose you to the drug's powder directly, increasing the risk of inhaling it. Inhaling Tamiflu powder can cause respiratory irritation and other side effects.

Therefore, it is important to follow the drug manufacturer's instructions and swallow Tamiflu capsules whole without opening or crushing them. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule, talk to your doctor about alternative dosage forms or administration methods.