Japanese scientists have conducted successful tests of the tablets from the flu, which eliminates the disease after a single dose. The drug prevents the spread of the virus, stopping the formation of specific enzymes. It is noted that, for example, Tamiflu from the Swiss company Roche does not stop the spread of the flu and must take medication for five days, reports the Nikkei.

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Japanese scientists have conducted successful tests of the tablets from the flu, which eliminates the disease after a single dose. The drug prevents the spread of the virus, stopping the formation of specific enzymes. It is noted that, for example, Tamiflu from the Swiss company Roche does not stop the spread of the flu and must take medication for five days, reports the Nikkei.

In the first phase of the test involved healthy people, to determine whether the drug is safe. The second phase will start in November and will involve hundreds of volunteers. The Japanese Ministry of health took over the development of a promising drug to special control, so as not to delay the release for commercial applications.

if a new drug is approved and successfully pass all phases of testing, in sale it will appear in 2018.