Telfast 180mg Hayfever Allergy Relief 60 Tablets Telfast

Telfast 180mg Hayfever Allergy Relief – Fast, non drowsy relief of the symptoms of hayfever allergies and itchy skin rash or hives. With just one tablet a day you can get on with your day without worrying about your allergies.

*Fast indicates product works in 1 hour.

Relief of the symptoms of hayfever allergies:

• Sneezing
• Runny & Itchy Nose
• Itchy & Watery Eyes
• Itchy Throat

Relief of the symptoms of itchy skin rash/hives (urticaria):

• Itchy Skin Rash
• Itch caused by Hives
• Swelling related to Hives

DIRECTION

• Adults and Children from 12 years
• 1 Tablet
• Daily as required

SIZES

Available in packs of 10, 30, 50 and 60 tablets from your local pharmacy. Telfast 180mg strength is also available in packs of 70 from Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Precautions for Telfast 180mg

• If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine
• Do not use in children under 12 years. For younger children please see Telfast Children’s products
• Do not take more than the recommended dose
• Do not use if foil blister seal is broken

Does not contain: Sugar, Gluten, Lactose

Telfast 60mg is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 12 years or older.

Telfast 120mg is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 12 years or older.

Telfast 180mg is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis or urticaria in adults and children aged 12 years or older.

Telfast Oral Liquid is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with urticaria from 6 months of age.

Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis from 2 years of age.

TELFAST 180mg PATIENT INFORMATION

What Is Telfast?

Telfast tablets contain an active ingredient called “fexofenadine”. It is in a group of medicines called antihistamines.

What Is Telfast Used For?

Telfast 180mg 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 180mg is also used to relieve the symptoms of urticaria otherwise known as hives or itchy rash. It works by blocking the action of histamine which causes these unwanted effects. Telfast is a non-sedating antihistamine which means it does not 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 or any of the other ingredients in Telfast. These are listed below under “What are the ingredients in Telfast?”

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
• You are taking other medicines
• Your pharmacist/doctor will consider these points when recommending Telfast.

Use in children: There is currently not enough information available to recommend Telfast 180mg for use in children under 12 years of age. Telfast Oral Liquid Kids may be suitable.

How Do I Take Telfast?

Take Telfast with a glass of water. It may be taken with or without food.

For the relief of the symptoms of hayfever, the usual dosage for adults and children over 12 years of age is one Telfast 180mg tablet daily when required.

For relief of the symptoms of urticaria, the usual dosage for adults and children over 12 years of age is one Telfast 180mg tablet daily when required.

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.

If Telfast does not relieve your symptoms, do not take extra 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 Centre (13 11 26), or go to the emergency department at your nearest hospital.

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 here.

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 tablets in a safe place out of the reach of children. Store the tablets in a cool, dry place at room temperature below 30 degrees C.

Disposal: Return any unwanted tablets to your pharmacist.

What Does Telfast Look Like?

Telfast 180mg tablets are peach coloured and have a modified capsule shape.
Telfast 180mg are available in blister packs of 10, 30, 50, 60 or 70 tablets.

What Are The Ingredients In Telfast?

Each Telfast 180mg tablet contains 180mg of the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride.

The inactive ingredients in Telfast are: croscarmellose sodium, pregelatinised maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, povidone, titanium dioxide, colloidal anhydrous silica, macrogol 400 and iron oxide. Telfast does not contain any gluten, lactose or preservatives.

WARNING

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.