Telfast: Product
Information
Telfast Fexofenadine 60 mg capsules:
Non-sedating antihistamine.
Indications:
Hayfever and
allergies.
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity to fexofenadine or
any of the ingredients.
Warning:
Do not
use during pregnancy or lactation except on medical advice.
Directions for use: Adults and children 12 years and older:
one capsule (60 mg) as required up to twice daily.
What Is
Telfast And What Is It Used For?
Telfast capsules and tablets
contain an active ingredient called "fexofenadine". It is one
of a group of medicines called antihistamines. Telfast is used
to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (seasonal allergic
rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, watery or red eyes, and
itchy, blocked or runny nose. Telfast does this by blocking
the action of histamine, which causes these unwanted affects.
Telfast is a non-sedating antihistamine which means it has
been shown not to make you drowsy or slow down your reactions.
Is Telfast
Suitable For Me?
Do not take Telfast, and tell
your doctor or pharmacist, if:
You have had an allergic reaction
to fexofenadine, terfenadine (teldaneŽ) or any of the other
ingredients in Telfast. These are listed at the end of this
leaflet.
The expiry date on the pack has
passed. It may have no effect or an unexpected effect if it is
taken after this date.
The packaging is torn or shows
signs of tampering.
Before Taking Telfast: You should
inform your pharmacist/doctor if....
You are, or might be, pregnant
You are breast feeding
You have any allergies to any
other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
Your pharmacist/doctor will
consider these points when recommending Telfast.
Taking other
medicines:
Tell your doctor of pharmacist if
you are taking any other medicines. It is recommended to leave
2 hours between taking Telfast and antacids containing
aluminum and magnesium hydroxide.
Use in
children:
There is currently not enough
information available to recommend Telfast for use in children
under 12 years of age.
How Do I Take
Telfast?
Take Telfast with a glass of
water as directed by your pharmacist/doctor. Telfast may be
taken with or without food. The usual dosage for adults and
children over 12 years is one Telfast 60 mg capsule twice
daily, when required or one Telfast 120 mg tablet daily. Do
not take more than the recommended dose, and remember this
medicine is for you. Do not give it to anyone else, even if
their symptoms seem to be the same as yours. Seasonal allergic
rhinitis is an acute condition. You should seek the advice of
your doctor or pharmacist if you need more than 14 days
continuous treatment. If Telfast does not relieve your
symptoms, do not take extra capsules or tablets. Tell your
doctor or pharmacist.
What Do I Do
In Case Of Overdose?
If you think that you or someone
else may have taken too much Telfast - (even if there are no
signs of discomfort or poisoning) - contact your doctor or
poisons information center, or go to the casualty department
at your nearest hospital. It's a good idea to keep the
telephone numbers of your doctor, the poisons information
center and your nearest hospital handy so that they are
accessible in case of emergency.
Does Telfast
Cause Side Effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as
soon as possible if you do not feel well while taking Telfast,
even if you do not think the problem is connected with the
medicine or is not listed in this leaflet. All medicines can
cause side effects. Although most people will not experience
any, some of the side effects that may occur with Telfast
are:
headache
tiredness
nausea
indigestion
dizziness
drowsiness
These same effects were seen in
patients taking dummy or placebo capsules during the clinical
studies.
How Do I Store
Telfast?
Keep your capsules or tablets in
a safe place out of the reach of children. Store the capsules
or tablets at room temperature below 25C.
What Does
Telfast Look Like?
Telfast capsules have a white cap
and a pink body. Telfast 120 tablets are peach coloured and
have a modified capsule shape. Telfast capsules are available
in blister packs of 20 capsules. Telfast 120 is available in
blister packs of 10 or 30 tablets.
What Are The
Ingredients In Telfast?
Each Telfast capsule contains 60
mg of the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride. There
are also several inactive ingredients that are used in the
manufacture of Telfast capsules. These are: lactose,
pregelatinised starch, microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin and
croscarmellose sodium, iron oxide red (C177491), titanium
dioxide, silicone dioxide and sodium lauryl sulfate.
Each Telfast 120 tablet contains
120 mg of active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride. The
inactive ingredients in Telfast 120 tablets are:
croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinised maize starch,
microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose,
povidone, titanium dioxide, colloidal anhydrous silica,
macrogol 400 and iron oxide. Telfast capsules and Telfast 120
tablets do not contain any gluten or preservatives.
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