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<h2>What is Telfast (Fexofenadine)</h2> <p>Telfast is a prescription-only oral antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of hay fever and seasonal rhinitis.</p> <p>Hayfever is an allergic condition that is triggered by inhaling pollen particles. This allergic reaction releases histamine into the body which causes inflammation and the well known symptoms of hay fever which generally include sneezing, a runny nose, watery and itchy eyes and hives. Rhinitis is the medical term for inflammation of the inside of the nose which occurs when the body becomes oversensitive to substances such as pollen, dust or animal skin. It appears to resemble the common cold with a runny nose, but unlike the symptoms produced by the viral infection, it also includes a dry cough, facial pain, fatigue and itchy, watery eyes.</p> <p>Both hay fever and rhinitis are very common conditions, with each affecting one in five people in the UK, impacting their way of life and ability to continue their regular day to day activities. Telfast contains the active ingredient fexofenadine, which helps to alleviate symptoms of these two troublesome health problems.</p> <h3>Telfast (Fexofenadine) Summary Information</h3> <table class="summarytable"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Type of medicine</p> </td> <td> <p>Allergy relief medication</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Use</p> </td> <td> <p>Relieves allergy symptoms</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>How it works</p> </td> <td> <p>Blocks histamine action</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Active Ingredient</p> </td> <td> <p>Fexofenadine</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Directions of use</p> </td> <td> <p>Oral, once daily</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Available strengths</p> </td> <td> <p>120mg</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Side effects</p> </td> <td> <p>Common side effects include Feeling sleepy, nausea/feeling sick, headaches, feeling dizzy</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Generic</p> </td> <td> <p>Yes</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The information provided in the summary table is for reference only. It is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any allergy relief treatment, including Telfast.</p> <h3>Why choose Telfast (Fexofenadine)?</h3> <p>If you&rsquo;ve ever experienced hay fever or rhinitis, you&rsquo;ll know how miserable these conditions can make you feel.</p> <p>Telfast relieves a number of the irritating and life-disrupting symptoms which come with hay fever and rhinitis, allowing you to feel better and continue with your daily routine. Living with the ongoing symptoms such as sneezing, itching eyes, and hives can be a nuisance at best and, at worst, can stop you from getting on with your usual activities. As such, Telfast is ideal as it gets to work fast - within one hour.</p> <p>What&rsquo;s more, unlike some other antihistamines, Telfast is a non-sedating medication which means that it does not cause drowsiness, so you can take this medication without it having a negative impact on activities such as driving or work.</p> <h3>How effective is Telfast?</h3> <p>Telfast and its generic counterpart are both effective at preventing the actions of histamine, which is released upon the introduction of certain allergens into the body of which it is susceptible. It does this by blocking the histamine receptors and can get to work within half an hour, making it especially effective for those suffering from hay fever or rhinitis day-to-day and who need to get on with their life at work or at home, symptom-free.</p> <h3>How does Telfast (Fexofenadine) work?</h3> <p>Symptoms of hay fever and seasonal rhinitis are caused by your body producing a natural chemical called histamine when experiencing an allergic reaction. Telfast works by blocking histamine and preventing it from affecting the body with symptoms such as sneezing and sore eyes.</p> <h3>What is contained in Telfast?</h3> <p>Telfast contains an active ingredient which is part of a group of medicines known as antihistamines. This ingredient is called fexofenadine (the generic version of Telfast). The inactive ingredients which make up the tablet itself are:</p> <ul> <li>povidone</li> <li>pregelatinised maize starch</li> <li>croscarmellose sodium</li> <li>titanium dioxide</li> <li>colloidal anhydrous silica</li> <li>magnesium stearate</li> <li>microcrystalline cellulose</li> <li>macrogol 400</li> <li>Pigment Blend Pink PB1254</li> <li>Pigment Blend Yellow PB1255</li> <li>hypromellose</li> </ul> <p>The tablets do not include gluten, lactose or preservatives.</p> <h3>Alternatives to Telfast</h3> <p>A number of alternatives for Telfast are available. These include over-the-counter (OTC) medication as well as prescription-only drugs.</p> <p>Some of these alternatives include:</p> <p><strong>Over-the-Counter</strong></p> <ul> <li>Piriton</li> </ul> <p>Available as a syrup and tablet. Piriton contains the active ingredient chlorpheniramine, which is a sedating antihistamine. It can cause drowsiness.</p> <ul> <li>Loratadine</li> </ul> <p>Available as a tablet. Loratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine. You are supposed to take it once a day.</p> <ul> <li>Cetirizine</li> </ul> <p>Available as a tablet. Cetirizine is a non-sedating antihistamine. You are supposed to take it once a day.</p> <p><strong>Prescription-Only</strong></p> <ul> <li>Optilast eye drops</li> </ul> <p>These eye drops treat the symptoms of hay fever affecting the eyes.</p> <ul> <li>Avamys</li> </ul> <p>This steroidal nasal spray helps reduce inflammation caused by an allergy. You can also pair this with an antihistamine safely.</p> <p>All of these products are available on our website. Please make sure not to mix Telfast with another antihistamine, as this will increase the risk of side effects.</p>

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Telfast (Fexofenadine)

Telfast, containing fexofenadine, relieves allergy symptoms by blocking histamine action.

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  • A prescription-only oral antihistamine
  • Treats the symptoms of hay fever and seasonal rhinitis
  • A non-sedating medication

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What is Telfast (Fexofenadine)

Telfast is a prescription-only oral antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of hay fever and seasonal rhinitis.

Hayfever is an allergic condition that is triggered by inhaling pollen particles. This allergic reaction releases histamine into the body which causes inflammation and the well known symptoms of hay fever which generally include sneezing, a runny nose, watery and itchy eyes and hives. Rhinitis is the medical term for inflammation of the inside of the nose which occurs when the body becomes oversensitive to substances such as pollen, dust or animal skin. It appears to resemble the common cold with a runny nose, but unlike the symptoms produced by the viral infection, it also includes a dry cough, facial pain, fatigue and itchy, watery eyes.

Both hay fever and rhinitis are very common conditions, with each affecting one in five people in the UK, impacting their way of life and ability to continue their regular day to day activities. Telfast contains the active ingredient fexofenadine, which helps to alleviate symptoms of these two troublesome health problems.

Telfast (Fexofenadine) Summary Information

Type of medicine

Allergy relief medication

Use

Relieves allergy symptoms

How it works

Blocks histamine action

Active Ingredient

Fexofenadine

Directions of use

Oral, once daily

Available strengths

120mg

Side effects

Common side effects include Feeling sleepy, nausea/feeling sick, headaches, feeling dizzy

Generic

Yes

The information provided in the summary table is for reference only. It is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any allergy relief treatment, including Telfast.

Why choose Telfast (Fexofenadine)?

If you’ve ever experienced hay fever or rhinitis, you’ll know how miserable these conditions can make you feel.

Telfast relieves a number of the irritating and life-disrupting symptoms which come with hay fever and rhinitis, allowing you to feel better and continue with your daily routine. Living with the ongoing symptoms such as sneezing, itching eyes, and hives can be a nuisance at best and, at worst, can stop you from getting on with your usual activities. As such, Telfast is ideal as it gets to work fast - within one hour.

What’s more, unlike some other antihistamines, Telfast is a non-sedating medication which means that it does not cause drowsiness, so you can take this medication without it having a negative impact on activities such as driving or work.

How effective is Telfast?

Telfast and its generic counterpart are both effective at preventing the actions of histamine, which is released upon the introduction of certain allergens into the body of which it is susceptible. It does this by blocking the histamine receptors and can get to work within half an hour, making it especially effective for those suffering from hay fever or rhinitis day-to-day and who need to get on with their life at work or at home, symptom-free.

How does Telfast (Fexofenadine) work?

Symptoms of hay fever and seasonal rhinitis are caused by your body producing a natural chemical called histamine when experiencing an allergic reaction. Telfast works by blocking histamine and preventing it from affecting the body with symptoms such as sneezing and sore eyes.

What is contained in Telfast?

Telfast contains an active ingredient which is part of a group of medicines known as antihistamines. This ingredient is called fexofenadine (the generic version of Telfast). The inactive ingredients which make up the tablet itself are:

  • povidone
  • pregelatinised maize starch
  • croscarmellose sodium
  • titanium dioxide
  • colloidal anhydrous silica
  • magnesium stearate
  • microcrystalline cellulose
  • macrogol 400
  • Pigment Blend Pink PB1254
  • Pigment Blend Yellow PB1255
  • hypromellose

The tablets do not include gluten, lactose or preservatives.

Alternatives to Telfast

A number of alternatives for Telfast are available. These include over-the-counter (OTC) medication as well as prescription-only drugs.

Some of these alternatives include:

Over-the-Counter

  • Piriton

Available as a syrup and tablet. Piriton contains the active ingredient chlorpheniramine, which is a sedating antihistamine. It can cause drowsiness.

  • Loratadine

Available as a tablet. Loratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine. You are supposed to take it once a day.

  • Cetirizine

Available as a tablet. Cetirizine is a non-sedating antihistamine. You are supposed to take it once a day.

Prescription-Only

  • Optilast eye drops

These eye drops treat the symptoms of hay fever affecting the eyes.

  • Avamys

This steroidal nasal spray helps reduce inflammation caused by an allergy. You can also pair this with an antihistamine safely.

All of these products are available on our website. Please make sure not to mix Telfast with another antihistamine, as this will increase the risk of side effects.

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What dose should I choose?

To relieve the symptoms of seasonal hay fever and rhinitis in adults and children over 12, you can take up to two 60mg tablets a day. However, to ensure that you take the right dosage for you, you should read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication carefully. You can also consult your doctor or one of our trusted healthcare professionals at Click Pharmacy for further advice.

Depending on the severity of your hay fever, there are also 120mg and 180mg versions of the medication, which can offer relief from more uncomfortable symptoms such as hives and rashes, which can come as part of hay fever or rhinitis. It is crucial you discuss your requirements with your GP or doctor at Click Pharmacy before deciding which tablet to take.

How should I take Telfast (Fexofenadine)?

Telfast should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food. Continue to take it for as long as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are being treated for any other medical issues, then ensure you tell your doctor before taking Telfast or fexofenadine. Also, if you are planning surgery which requires a general anaesthetic, then be sure to tell your surgeon you have been taking this medication.

Do not take Telfast if you are under 12, pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to fexofenadine or if you have been advised not to by your pharmacist or GP.

If you have any questions about using this medication, seek advice from a medical professional.

Side effects

You may experience a number of side effects while using Telfast Tablets. These side effects are usually mild, and should disappear over time. Common side effects and how to overcome them include:

  • Feeling sleepy: try taking an alternative medication
  • Nausea/feeling sick: refrain from eating rich spicy meals and stick to simple well balanced meals
  • Headaches: drink plenty of water and take a painkiller such as paracetamol and ibuprofen
  • Feeling dizzy: rest until you feel better

What is the difference between Telfast Tablets and Fexofenadine Tablets?

Telfast is the branded version of Fexofenadine, while fexofenadine is the active ingredient in Telfast.

Can I drink alcohol while using Telfast Tablets?

It is advised to not drink alcohol while using Telfast Tablets. This is to reduce the chances of any possible side effects.

Can children use Telfast Tablets?

Telfast Tablets are not suitable for children under the age of 6 years old.

Can elderly use Telfast Tablets?

Telfast Tablets are not suitable for anyone over the age of 65 years old, this is due to the lack of research on the effect of this drug on this particular age group.

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