Relief of the symptoms of hayfever allergies:
- Sneezing
- Runny & Itchy Nose
- Itchy & Watery Eyes
- Itchy Throat
Fast*, non drowsy relief of the symptoms of hayfever allergies. With just one tablet a day you can get on with your day without worrying about your allergies.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
*Fast indicates product works in 1 hour.
Available in packs of 10 and 30 tablets from your local pharmacy. Telfast 120mg strength is also available in packs of 5 and 10 at leading supermarkets.
Adults and Children from 12 years | 1 Tablet | Daily as required |
Sugar, Gluten, Lactose
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Telfast 120mg |
Telfast 60mg |
Telfast 180mg |
Telfast Oral Liquid Kids |
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Active Ingredient |
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride |
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride |
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride |
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride |
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Strength: |
120mg – per tablet |
60mg – per tablet |
180mg – per tablet |
30mg – per 5 mL |
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Directions |
1 tablet daily as required |
1 tablet twice daily as required |
1 tablet daily as required |
Itchy skin, 6-23 months: 2.5mL twice daily as required Itchy skin & hayfever, 2-11 years: 5mL twice daily as required |
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Age Indications: |
Adults and Children from 12years |
Adults and Children from 12years |
Adults and Children from 12years |
Itchy skin: From 6 months Hayfever & Perennial Allergies: From 2-11 years |
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Telfast 120mg |
Telfast 60mg |
Telfast 180mg |
Telfast Oral Liquid Kids |
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Benefit |
Non-Drowsy |
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Fast-acting – works within 1 hour |
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24 Hour relief |
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Prevents hayfever symptoms |
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Treats hayfever symptoms |
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Year round allergy relief |
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Gluten free |
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Sugar free |
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Lactose free |
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Product |
Telfast 120mg |
Telfast 60mg |
Telfast 180mg |
Telfast Oral Liquid Kids |
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Symptom Relief |
Sneezing |
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Runny or stuffy nose |
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Watery eyes |
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Itchy eyes, throat or nose |
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Itchy skin rash / hives |
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Swelling related to allergy / hives |
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Telfast 60mg is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 12 years or older.
Telfast 120mg is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 12 years or older.
Telfast 180mg is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis or urticaria in adults and children aged 12 years or older.
Telfast Oral Liquid is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with urticaria from 6 months of age.
Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis from 2 years of age.
Telfast tablets contain an active ingredient called "fexofenadine". It is in a group of medicines called antihistamines.
Telfast 120mg is used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, watery or red eyes, and itchy, blocked or runny nose. It works by blocking the action of histamine which causes these unwanted effects. Telfast is a non-sedating antihistamine which means it does not make you drowsy or slow down your reactions.
Do not take Telfast, and tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
You should inform your pharmacist/doctor if:
Your pharmacist/doctor will consider these points when recommending Telfast.
Use in children: There is currently not enough information available to recommend Telfast 120mg for use in children under 12 years of age. Telfast Oral Liquid Kids may be suitable.
Take Telfast with a glass of water. It may be taken with or without food.
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.
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.
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 (13 11 26), or go to the emergency department at your nearest hospital.
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 here.
All medicines can cause side effects. Although most people will not experience any, some of the side effects that may occur with Telfast are:
These same effects were seen in patients taking dummy or placebo capsules during the clinical studies.
Keep your tablets in a safe place out of the reach of children. Store the tablets in a cool, dry place at room temperature below 30 degrees C.
Disposal: Return any unwanted tablets to your pharmacist.
Telfast 120mg tablets are peach coloured and have a modified capsule shape.
Telfast 120mg is available in blister packs of 5, 10 or 30 tablets.
Each Telfast 120mg tablet contains 120mg 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.
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