Overview
Telfast contains fexofenadine hydrochloride, which is an antihistamine. Telfast 120 mg is used in adults and adolescents of 12 years and older to relieve the symptoms that occur with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, runny or blocked nose and itchy, red and watery eyes. Antihistamines help reduce allergic symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which your body produces when exposed to certain substances.
Telfast is a non-sedating antihistamine which means it has been shown to not cause drowsiness.
How to use
As directed by your physician.
Ingredients
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Warning / Cautions
Do not give telfast to a child under 2 years of age for allergies (allergic rhinitis) or 6 months of age for hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria).
There is currently not enough information available to recommend telfast for use in children under 2 years of age for allergies and 6 months of age for hives.
Do not give telfast after the expiry date (exp) printed on the pack or bottle or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
If you give your child this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well. if it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
