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Fexofenadine
HCI 60mg, 120mg, 180mg tablets
CONSUMER
MEDICINE INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING TELFAST:
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET?
This leaflet provides a
summary of the information available. It does not take the place of talking to
your doctor or pharmacist who have more detailed information.
If you have any questions about
Telfast, or if you experience any problems when taking Telfast, ask your doctor
or pharmacist.
All medicines have benefits and
risks, so please discuss these with your pharmacist or doctor to make sure that
the benefits of taking Telfast outweigh any possible risks.
Keep this leaflet with the
medicine as you may want to read it again.
WHAT IS TELFAST AND WHAT IS
IT USED FOR?
Telfast tablets contain an
active ingredient called fexofenadine. It is one of a group of medicines called
antihistamines.
Telfast 60 is used to relieve
the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (including hayfever).
Telfast 120 and 180 are 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 180 is also used to relieve the symptoms of
urticaria otherwise known as hives or itchy rash.
Telfast works by blocking the
action of histamine which causes these unwanted effects.
Telfast is a non-sedating
antihistamine which means it has been shown not to 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, terfenadine (Teldane?)or any of the other
ingredients in Telfast. These are listed at the end of this leaflet
? 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
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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 for use in children under 12 years of
age.
HOW DO I TAKE TELFAST?
Take Telfast with a glass of
water. Telfast may be taken with or without food.
For the relief of the symptoms
of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (including hayfever) the usual
dosage for adults and children over 12 years is one Telfast 60mg tablet twice
daily, when required.
For the relief of the symptoms
of hayfever, the usual dosage for adults and children over 12 years of age is
one Telfast 120mg tablet daily when required, or 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.
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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, or go to the
Casualty 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 in this
leaflet.
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 at room
temperature below 25 degrees C.
Disposal
Return any unwanted tablets to
your pharmacist.
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WHAT DOES TELFAST LOOK LIKE?
Telfast 60mg tablets are peach
coloured oval shaped tablets.
Telfast 120mg and 180mg tablets
are peach coloured and have a modified capsule shape.
Telfast 60 is available in
blister packs of 20 tablets.
Telfast 120 and 180 are
available in blister packs of 10 or 30 tablets.
What are the ingredients in
Telfast?
Each Telfast 60 tablet contains
60mg of the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride.
Each Telfast 120 tablet contains 120mg of the active ingredient fexofenadine
hydrochloride.
Each Telfast 180 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.
DISTRIBUTOR
Aventis Pharma Pty Limited
27 Sirius Road
LANE COVE NSW 2066
Telfast 60mg tablets AUST R
70949
Telfast 120mg tablets AUST R 63339
Telfast 180mg tablets AUST R 63338
Aventis Pharma (NZ), Auckland
Last updated : June 2005
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WHERE TO GO FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION
Remember this leaflet provides
only a summary of some of the important things you need to know about Telfast.
Only your doctor or pharmacist are able to weigh up all the relevant facts and
you should consult them about all aspects of this medicine as it relates to you.
