Antihistamines help reduce allergic symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which your body produces when exposed to certain substances.
Telfast is a non-sedating antihistamine which means it has been shown to not cause drowsiness. Telfast is used to relieve the symptoms of:
- Hayfever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and year round allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis). Symptoms include runny, itchy, blocked nose, sneezing and itchy, watery, red eyes.
- Hives or nettle rash (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Symptoms include pink to red, itchy swellings on the skin.
Size: 150mL
Ingredients
Active ingredient 5mL: Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 30mg
Directions
For Hayfever/Allergic Rhinitis:
Children 2 - 5 years old: 5 mL (equivalent to 30 mg) of Telfast Oral Liquid, twice daily, when required.
Children 6 - 11 years old: 5 mL (equivalent to 30 mg) of Telfast Oral Liquid, twice daily, when required.
For Hives/Nettle Rash:
Children 6 - 23 months old: 2.5 mL (equivalent to 15 mg) of Telfast Oral Liquid twice daily, when required.
Children 2 - 5 years old: 5 mL (equivalent to 30 mg) of Telfast Oral Liquid twice daily, when required.
Children 6 - 11 years old: 5 mL (equivalent to 30 mg) of Telfast Oral Liquid, twice daily, when required.
Warnings
- Store below 30°C.
- Telfast must not be given to your child if your child has had an allergic reaction to fexofenadine, terfenadine (Teldane®) or any of the other ingredients in Telfast.
- Do not give Telfast to a child under 2 years of age for allergies (allergic rhinitis) or 6 months of age for hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria).
- There is currently not enough information available to recommend Telfast for use in children under 2 years of age for allergies and 6 months of age for hives.
- Do not give Telfast after the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack or bottle or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If you give your child this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist contact your healthcare practitioner.
