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Telfast medicine 180mg is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis and some other skin manifestations. The drug has the main ingredient Fexofenadine, which is prepared in the form of tablets. Target users include adults and children over 12 years old.1. What is Telfast 180mg?
Telfast 180mg drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, with the composition of Fexofenadine and other excipients. This drug belongs to the group of antihistamines and anti-allergics. Packing includes box of 1 blister with 10 tablets, pink color, oblong shape, with 2 convex sides.
2. Uses when using Telfast 180mg
The drug is effective in the treatment of allergic diseases, specifically:
Allergic rhinitis: Usually indicated to treat adults and children from 12 years of age and older; Chronic idiopathic urticaria.
3. What is the dose of Telfast 180mg?
Telfast 180mg Fexofenadine is used orally in combination with water, it should be taken before eating. You should not combine the drug with fruit juice, eg grapefruit, orange, apple.
Telfast drug 180mg dose for each subject as follows:
For adults and children 12 years of age and older, it is recommended to take one 180mg tablet per day; Patients with renal failure : Take 1 tablet of Telfast 180mg 60mg per day; Patients with hepatic impairment : No dosage adjustment; In elderly patients with normal renal function, no dosage adjustment is required. However, the above dosage is for reference only. If you want to know more specific effects and are suitable for the level and course of the disease, please see your doctor or specialists for specific advice.
4. Situations that may occur when overdose
Overdose cases of Telfast 180mg are rare and information on acute toxicity is still limited. However, some recommended symptoms may still appear such as:
Drowsiness; Dizzy ; Dry mouth. If your body shows any of the above symptoms, you need to stop using the drug. In some severe cases, dialysis is needed to reduce drug levels. There is currently no specific antidote for this drug.
5. Possible unwanted side effects
In the process of using the drug may occur unwanted effects on some subjects. Possible symptoms are mainly signs of a serious allergic reaction such as:
Edema in the face, throat, lips, tongue,...; Difficulty breathing. Common side effects that the drug can cause: Drowsiness, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, indigestion, menstrual pain, itchy throat, otitis media, inflammation sinus, back pain, flu.
Less common symptoms such as: Sleep disturbance, dry mouth, back pain, fear, frequent nightmares.
6. Notes in the process of using Telfast 180mg
It should be noted when using the drug for subjects with impaired kidney function. Because when renal function declines, the half-life will be prolonged, thereby increasing the drug concentration in the blood plasma.
While taking Telfast 180mg, you must not arbitrarily use more H1 antihistamines without the consent of the treating doctor.
Using Telfast 180mg can make psoriasis worse.
The drug may cause drowsiness or fatigue in the user, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery.
For pregnant and lactating women, it is not clear what effects the drug may cause. Therefore, you should consult with your doctor or medical staff to make the right decision before taking the drug.
Telfast medicine 180mg is an antibiotic that is used to treat allergic problems. Like other drugs, Telfast 180mg Fexofenadine still has the potential to cause unwanted side effects, so before using you should read the instructions carefully or consult your doctor to have the right choice.
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