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Telfast Kids is a 2nd generation antihistamine used to treat cases of allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. The drug can be used by both adults and children over 6 years old. Telfast Kids should not be used in pregnant and lactating women.
1. What is Telfast Kids?
Telfast Kids is an anti-allergic medicine used for children over 6 years old.
Telfast Kids is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, for oral use. Each tablet contains the main ingredient is Fexofenadine HCL 30mg with many other excipients. Fexofenadine hydrochloride is a second-generation antihistamine with anti-allergic effects through the H1-receptor antagonist mechanism. Long-acting drug, indicated for use in the treatment of allergies. The drug has no sedating or sedating effects on the central nervous system. Several studies with Fexofenadine HCL have shown that the drug does not cross the blood-brain barrier. Fexofenadine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of allergic rhinitis in both adults and children over 12 years of age. The drug helps to significantly relieve the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, itchy eyes, watery eyes.
Fexofenadine HCL is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
After many experiments, it was found that Fexofenadine hydrochloride did not cause worrisome side effects.
2. Indications and contraindications of Telfast Kids
Indications to use Telfast Kids in the following cases:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis. Chronic idiopathic urticaria. Contraindications to using Telfast on:
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. Children under 6 years old. Dosage in the symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis:
Adults and children over 12 years old: Oral dose of 60mg/time, twice daily; or 180mg daily as a single dose. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 years: Use twice a day, 30mg each time. Note, in patients with renal failure must reduce the dose, starting from a low dose: Children 30mg a day, adults 60mg take a single dose. In case of patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria:
Adults: Use 60mg/time x 2 times/day. Children over 12 years: The dose is the same as for adults. Children from 6 to 11 years old: 30mg/time x 2 times/day. Similar to the case of allergic rhinitis, treatment of urticaria in patients with renal failure should be started with a low dose: Children 30mg / time / day, adults 60mg / time / day.
3. Notes when using Telfast drugs
Some side effects may occur when using Telfast drugs:
Feeling tired. Headache, dizziness, dizziness. The drug contains the main ingredient Fexofenadine HCL, so when used, it can also cause other undesirable effects such as easy flu infection, nausea, vomiting, menstrual pain, digestive disorders, indigestion. . In addition, the drug can also cause drowsiness. In addition, there may be sleep disturbances, fear, abdominal pain, dry mouth feeling. These side effects are rare. Rarely, patients taking Telfast have had a hypersensitivity reaction leading to anaphylaxis, difficulty breathing, chest tightness. When taking Telfast Kids, it is important to note the following:
In order not to affect the effectiveness of the drug, Telfast Kids should be taken with filtered water. Avoid taking the drug with milk or fruit juices, especially oranges, grapefruits and apples. Do not take the drug with alcohol, especially in people who have to drive, operate machinery because it increases the possibility of sedation. Use Telfast Kids at the right dose, properly as prescribed by the doctor, do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose of the drug without consulting a specialist. For patients with indications for intradermal antigen testing, the drug should be discontinued at least 24 to 48 hours prior to the procedure. Several studies have shown that the active ingredient Fexofenadine HCL in Telfast Kids has the ability to increase the severity of psoriasis. Therefore, care should be taken when using it. If you miss a dose, take it again as soon as you remember. Do not arbitrarily increase the dose after doubling to make up for the missed dose. For pregnant women, use the drug only when absolutely necessary. Do not use the drug in patients who are breast-feeding. Use with caution in patients with liver and kidney failure. Taking Telfast Kids at the same time as Aluminum, Magnesium may reduce the bioavailability of the drug. Therefore, when prescribing, it is necessary to ask about the drugs that the patient is using to have the best prescribing plan. Amphetamine, Rifampin or antacids can reduce the concentration of Telfas drug, so it should be considered when co-administered in the same patient. Store the drug in accordance with the manufacturer's regulations and instructions, avoiding direct exposure to light. Allergic rhinitis or urticaria is still occurring relatively frequently in daily life. Because Telfast kisd is not on the list of prescription drugs, the drug is being sold widely in the market. Do not arbitrarily abuse drugs indiscriminately, affecting health. Please consult a specialist for advice on the disease as well as the safest use of medicine.
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