Telfast 120 mg tablets

Telfast 120 mg tablets Active ingredient Fexofenadine What are the uses of Telfast 120 mg tablets? Fexofenadine is used temporarily to treat symptoms of respiratory allergies, such as hay fever, and other respiratory sensitivities, which often show symptoms as: Runny nose. Sneezing. Itching in the nose or throat. Runny or itchy eyes. It is also used off-label in treating symptoms of a type of urticaria, known as chronic idiopathic urticaria. What are the contraindications of Telfast 120 mg tablets? Fexofenadine should not be used by people who have hypersensitivity to it or to any ingredients used in the manufacturing of different formulations of fexofenadine. What are the side effects of Telfast 120 mg tablets? Common side effects include: Vomiting. Headache. Back pain. Cold symptoms, such as nasal congestion, sinus pain, and sore throat. Less common side effects include: Cough. Diarrhea. Upper respiratory tract infection. Fever. Dysmenorrhea. Dizziness and fatigue. Stomach upset and indigestion. Pain in limbs or muscles. Drowsiness or sleep problems, such as insomnia. Nervousness. Some rare side effects that require stopping fexofenadine and seeking immediate medical advice include: Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, and chills. Severe cough. Body pain. Symptoms of ear infection, such as fever, ear pain or feeling of fullness, breathing problems, or ear discharge. What are the precautions for using Telfast 120 mg tablets? Here are some warnings related to using fexofenadine: Consult a doctor before giving the suspension to children under two years old. Do not give dissolvable fexofenadine tablets to children under 6 years old, and do not use doses higher than 60, 120, 180 mg in children under 12 years old. People with kidney diseases should consult a doctor before using fexofenadine to ensure safety. It is advised to consult a doctor before use by seniors over 65, as fexofenadine may have greater side effects in this group. Fexofenadine and drowsiness Fexofenadine does not significantly cross the blood-brain barrier, which reduces the likelihood of causing drowsiness. Fexofenadine during pregnancy Fexofenadine is classified as category C during pregnancy, meaning it should only be used with caution when the expected benefit outweighs potential harm. Women should consult a doctor before use, and safer alternatives are preferred due to insufficient studies on its safety during pregnancy. Fexofenadine and breastfeeding There are no data on fexofenadine crossing into breast milk, so caution is advised when used by breastfeeding mothers, after consulting a doctor. What are the drug interactions of Telfast 120 mg tablets? Patients taking medications, especially chronic ones, should inform their healthcare provider of all drugs and supplements they are using before starting fexofenadine to avoid undesirable drug interactions. Potential interactions include: Medications affecting the nervous system, such as opioids, sedatives, muscle relaxants, antidepressants, and antiepileptics. Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium; these can reduce the body's ability to absorb fexofenadine, so they should be taken at least two hours apart. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, as some drugs in this class can increase the effect of fexofenadine’s central nervous system depression, leading to increased fatigue, drowsiness, and dizziness. Anticholinergics, as concurrent use may increase side effects or toxicity, including drugs like atropine, ipratropium, scopolamine, and tiotropium. Alcohol, as concurrent use increases the depressive effect of alcohol on the central nervous system. Erdafitinib, a cancer treatment drug, which when used with fexofenadine increases its levels and effects; it is recommended to separate their use by at least 6 hours. What are the dosages and methods of use for Telfast 120 mg tablets? Adult doses include: For upper respiratory allergy: 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily. For chronic idiopathic urticaria: 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily. What are the formulations of Telfast 120 mg tablets? Tablets: 120 mg What are the storage conditions for Telfast 120 mg tablets? Store the medication in tightly closed containers, away from light and moisture, at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.