Telfast 180mg Tablets - 30 tablets

Telfast® 180 mg Film-Coated Tablets contain fexofenadine hydrochloride, a non-drowsy antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of long-term allergic skin conditions.

Telfast 180 mg is indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (chronic hives) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. It helps relieve symptoms such as itching, swelling, and skin rashes associated with allergic reactions.

Fexofenadine works by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance released during allergic reactions, helping to control symptoms for up to 24 hours with once-daily dosing.

• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.
• Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over:
• Take one tablet (180 mg) once daily.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, preferably before a meal.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

This medicine usually starts to work within 1 hour and provides relief for 24 hours.

If you take more than prescribed or forget a dose, follow the advice in the patient leaflet or consult a healthcare professional.

Active ingredient:

• Fexofenadine hydrochloride 180 mg per tablet

Other ingredients:

• Tablet core: Microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate
• Film coating: Hypromellose, povidone, titanium dioxide (E171), colloidal anhydrous silica, macrogol 400, iron oxide (E172)

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet and is considered essentially sodium-free.

Do Not Take Telfast If:

• You are allergic to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients

Warnings & Precautions

• Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use if you:
• Have liver or kidney problems
• Have or have had heart disease
• Are elderly
• Indigestion remedies containing aluminium or magnesium may reduce absorption. Leave about 2 hours between taking Telfast and these products.
• Telfast is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, unless advised by a doctor.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Common side effects (up to 1 in 10 people):

• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Dizziness

Uncommon side effects (up to 1 in 100 people):

• Tiredness
• Sleepiness

Serious side effects (seek urgent medical help):

• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe allergic reactions

Side effects can also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.