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Telfast® 120mg Tablets

  • ADULT
  • TABLETS
  • 24 HOURS
  • HAYFEVER RELIEF

Get all-day hayfever relief with Telfast® 120mg Tablets.

Get fast-acting, all-day relief from hayfever allergies like a runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itchy nose or throat. Telfast® kicks in within just one hour with no impact on concentration1  that's right, it is non-drowsy so you may stay focused.
 

Fast-acting

Long-lasting - 24 hours

Non-drowsy hayfever relief with no impact on concentration

Relieves hayfever allergies


Always read the label and follow the directions of use

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Product information

No impact on concentration

Telfast®’s active ingredient fexofenadine, works quickly and targets allergy symptoms and provides non- drowsy hayfever relief so you can get back to doing what you love.

Why Telfast®

Always read the label and follow the directions of use

FAQs

What is Telfast®?

Telfast® tablets contain an active ingredient called “fexofenadine”. It is in a group of medicines called antihistamines.

What is Telfast® 120mg used for?

Telfast® 120mg tablets with fexofenadine 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.

Is Telfast® suitable for me?

Do not take Telfast®, and tell your doctor or pharmacist if: 

  • You have had an allergic reaction to fexofenadine or any of the other ingredients in Telfast®. These are listed below under “What are the ingredients in Telfast®?” 
  • The expiry date on the pack has passed. It may have no effect or an unexpected effect if it is taken after this date. 
  • The packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering 

Before Taking Telfast®: 
You should inform your pharmacist/doctor if: 

  • you are, or might be, pregnant 
  • you are breast feeding
  • you have any allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes
  • you are taking other medicines 

Your pharmacist/doctor will consider these points when recommending Telfast®.

Use in children: Telfast® Oral Liquid For Kids may be suitable. 

How do I take Telfast®?

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.

What do I do in case of overdose?

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.

Does Telfast® cause side effects?

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: 

  • headache 
  • tiredness 
  • nausea 
  • indigestion 
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness

These same effects were seen in patients taking dummy or placebo capsules during the clinical studies.

How do I store Telfast®?

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° C.

Disposal: Return any unwanted tablets to your pharmacist.

What does Telfast® look like?

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.

What are the ingredients in Telfast®?

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 and macrogol 400.

Telfast® does not contain any gluten, lactose or preservatives.

Meet your match to get hayfever allergy relief.

Try our Allergy Symptom Checker to discover which Telfast®* might be right for you.

Always read the label and follow the directions of use.

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*Telfast® has a range of products for Adults and children aged 12 years and older- hayfever (60mg, 120mg, 180mg), year-round allergies (60mg), urticaria (180mg); Children from 6 months of age- urticaria (Oral liquid); Children from 2 years of age- year-round allergies (Oral liquid)

References

  1. Ansotegui et al. (2024). Curr Med Res Opin, 40(8), 1297-1309. Sponsored by Sanofi.