Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI at the link below has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
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1. Why am I using Telfast?
Telfast contains the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride. Telfast is one of a group of medicines called antihistamines. Antihistamines help reduce allergic symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which your body produces when exposed to certain substances.
2. What should I know before I use Telfast?
Talk to your doctor if you have any medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Telfast? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
For more information see Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use Telfast?
Instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use Telfast? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know during treatment with SOLU-CORTEF?
Things you should do
Tell all the doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Telfast.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Telfast affects you.
Looking after your medicine
Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C.
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using Telfast? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
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