- What are indoor and outdoor allergens?
- Can I take control of my allergy symptoms?
- What is Telfast indicated for?
- Does Telfast relieve symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies?
- Do I need a prescription to purchase Telfast?
- Can Telfast make me drowsy?
- How quickly does Telfast start working?
- What type of allergy symptoms does Telfast relieve?
- Can I give Telfast to children under 12 years of age?
- Can pregnant women or nursing mothers take Telfast?
- Does Telfast contain gluten or lactose?
- Can I get more information about Telfast?
What are indoor and outdoor allergens?
Indoor allergens include pet hair, dust mites droppings, cockroach droppings, and mould and outdoor allergens include pollen, grass dust and pollutants.
The level of allergens can vary throughout the year or day. For example pollen, there is less around in rainy, cloudy or windless days.
Back to topCan I take control of my allergy symptoms?
Yes, avoiding allergens is the best way to control your allergy symptoms. If that is not working then please see your health care professionals as to what is the best treatment for you.
Allergy medications may include antihistamines (sedating and non-sedating ones), nasal sprays such as nasal corticosteroids, saline spray and nasal or oral decongestants.
Back to topWhat is Telfast indicated for?
Telfast is a non-sedating antihistamine and provides fast relief for the symptoms of:
- Hayfever (seasonal {intermittent} allergic rhinitis) and year round allergies (perennial {persistent} allergic rhinitis). Symptoms include itchy, runny, blocked nose, sneezing and itchy, watery, red eyes.
- Hives or nettle rash (urticaria). Symptoms include pink to red, itchy swellings on the skin.
Does Telfast relieve symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies?
Yes, Telfast has a range of products to provide relief from indoor and outdoor allergens.
Back to topDo I need a prescription to purchase Telfast?
No, Telfast is available over the counter in pharmacies and all major supermarkets.
Back to topCan Telfast make me drowsy?
No. The active ingredient in Telfast (fexofenadine hydrochloride) is a second generation antihistamine which has been shown not to cause drowsiness.
Back to topHow quickly does Telfast start working?
Telfast works within 1 hour of taking the recommended dosage.
Back to topWhat type of allergy symptoms does Telfast relieve?
Telfast provides relief for the following symptoms:
- Itchy Nose
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Stuffy Nose
- Itchy Eyes
- Watery Eyes
- Itchy Throat
- Itchy skin/hives
- Itchy swellings on the skin
- Nettle rash
- Swelling related to hives
Can I give Telfast to children under 12 years of age?
Yes, Telfast is available in a Telfast Oral Liquid which has a raspberry flavour. This can be given to children for itchy skin/hives from 6 months of age and for hayfever allergies from 2 years of age. If you suspect your child is suffering from allergies, speak with your healthcare professional about what treatments may be appropriate for your child.
Back to topCan pregnant women or nursing mothers take Telfast?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Back to topCan I get more information about Telfast?
You can get more information from your pharmacists or GP but also by clicking on http://www.medicines.org.au/product.cfm?ret=search&type=cmi&handle=swctelfa Alternatively, you can call 1800 818 806.
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