Telfast

What is Telfast?

Telfast is an antihistamine medication used to treat and prevent the symptoms of hay fever.

How is hay fever caused?

Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen which leads to symptoms such as sneezing, a blocked or runny nose and watery or itchy eyes.

How does Telfast work?

Telfast treats and relieves hay fever symptoms by inhibiting the body’s response to pollen to prevent irritation and inflammation. It can be used in combination with a nasal spray or eye drops to increase effectiveness of treatment.

Telfast contains the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride, an antihistamine which prevents the body’s allergic reaction to pollen.

The recommended dose to prevent and treat hay fever is one tablet daily, taken before a meal.

Telfast Side Effects

Common side effects of Telfast include drowsiness, headache, slowing of movement or speech, less frequent urination, dry mouth, blurred vision and digestive disturbances.

Rare Telfast side effects include low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, movement disorders, dizziness, confusion, depression, sleep disturbances, tremor, convulsions, blood disorders, liver dysfunction, increased internal eye pressure, lung spasms, swelling, rashes and sensitivity to light.