{"id":24569,"date":"2022-08-25T09:34:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T09:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24569"},"modified":"2022-08-26T10:38:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T10:38:55","slug":"telfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/telfast\/","title":{"rendered":"Telfast &#8211; Fexofenadine hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>180 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>fexofenadine hydrochloride<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Telfast is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast contains fexofenadine hydrochloride which is an&nbsp;antihistamine&nbsp;that does not cause <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">fatigue<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast 180 mg is used by adults and adolescents from the age of 12 to relieve symptoms that occur in long-term allergic skin reactions (\u00a0chronic\u00a0idiopathic\u00a0urticaria\u00a0) such as\u00a0itching, swelling, and rashes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Telfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Telfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Telfast if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have liver or kidney problems<\/li><li>you have or have had heart disease as this medicine may cause a fast or irregular heart rhythm<\/li><li>you are older<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of this applies to you or if you feel unsure, always consult your doctor before using Telfast.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Telfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of Telfast can be impaired by reduced absorption if certain antiacid agents containing aluminum and&nbsp;magnesium hydroxide&nbsp;are taken at the same time.&nbsp;Telfast and these medicines should therefore be taken 2 hours apart.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast should not be taken during pregnancy unless necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast is not recommended for breastfeeding women.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.\u00a0However, you should check that these tablets do not make you tired or dizzy before driving or operating machinery.\u00a0You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telfast contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;of sodium&nbsp;per tablet, i.e. it is almost &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Telfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For adults and children over 12 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet (180 mg) daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the tablet with water before a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine starts to relieve your symptoms within 1 hour and the effect lasts for 24 hours.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Telfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/dry-mouth\/\">dry mouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Telfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a missed tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the usual time as prescribed by the doctor.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Telfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell the doctor if you want to stop using Telfast before the end of the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the treatment is stopped too soon, the symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell the doctor immediately and stop treatment with Telfast if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you experience swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/respiratory-difficulties-in-children\/\">difficulty breathing<\/a>, as this may be a sign of a serious\u00a0allergic reaction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following\u00a0side effects\u00a0have been reported in\u00a0clinical studies, with an incidence similar to that observed in patients who did not receive the drug (\u00a0placebo\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>nausea (retching)<\/li><li>dizziness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;( may&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>affect<\/strong>&nbsp;up to 1 in 100 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fatigue<\/li><li>somnolence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;have been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users)):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>difficulty sleeping (insomnia)<\/li><li>sleep disorders<\/li><li>nightmares<\/li><li>nervousness<\/li><li>fast or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">diarrhea<\/a><\/li><li>skin rash and\u00a0itching<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/hives\/\">hives<\/a><\/li><li>severe allergic reactions that may cause swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, flushing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Telfast should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging after &#8220;Exp.&nbsp;dat&#8221;.&nbsp;or \u201cExp\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine has no special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is fexofenadine hydrochloride.&nbsp;Each tablet contains 180 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core:<\/em>&nbsp;microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Film coating:<\/em>\u00a0hypromellose, povidone, titanium dioxide (E171), anhydrous\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silicon dioxide, macrogol 400, and iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast 180 mg film-coated tablets are peach-colored, capsule-shaped tablets marked \u201c&nbsp;018&nbsp;\u201d on one side and an \u201ce\u201d printed on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast is packed in blisters, one tablet in each blister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast is available in packs of 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 100 and 200 (10&#215;20) tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opella Healthcare France SAS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>82 Avenue Raspail, 94250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gentilly, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opella Healthcare International SAS, 56, route de Choisy,<br>60200, Compi\u00e8gne, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local Representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46 A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>This medicine is approved in the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telfast (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Malta, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom).&nbsp;Fexofenadine Sanofi (Spain).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Telfast contains fexofenadine hydrochloride which is an\u00a0antihistamine\u00a0that does not cause 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