What is Telfast (Allegra)used for?
Manufactured in the USA and distributed by Hoechst Marion Roussel, Telfast (known in the USA as Allegra) 60mg tablets contain an active ingredient called "fexofenadine".
It is one of a group of medicines called "antihistamines". Antihistamines relieve the symptoms of hives (Urticaria) hayfever such as sneezing, itchy/watery red eyes and runny nose.
Is Telfast for me?
Do not take Telfast, and tell your doctor or pharmacist, if you have had an allergic reaction to fexofenadine terfenadine (Teldane) or any of the other ingredients in Telfast.
Use in children
There is currently insufficient information available to recommend Telfast for use in children under 12 years of age.
How do I take Telfast (Allegra)?
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 tablet twice daily, when required. Do not take more than the recommended dose, and remember, this medicine is for you.
Never 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 continous treatment.
If the tablets do not relieve your symptoms, do not take extra tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Does Telfast (Allegra) 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 These same effects were seen in patients taking dummy or placebo tablets during the clinical studies.
How do I store Telfast (Allegra)?
Keep your tablets in a safe place out of the reach of children. Store the tablets at room temperature below 25°C.
What does Telfast look like?
Telfast tablets have a white cap and a pink body. Telfast is available in blister packs of 20 tablets.
What are the ingredients in Telfast?
Each Telfast tablet contains 60mg of the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride which is equivalent to 55.9 mg of fexofenadine. There are also several inactive ingredients that are used in the manufacture of Telfast. These are:
- lactose
- pregelantinised starch
- microcrystalline cellulose
- gelatin and croscarmellose sodium
- iron oxide red (C177491)
- titanium dioxide
- silicon dioxide
- sodium lauryl sulfate.
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