What is Telfast (Allegra) used for?
 
Manufactured in the USA and distributed by Hoechst Marion Roussel,
Telfast (known in the USA as Allegra) 120mg capsules contain an active ingredient called "fexofenadine".
It is one of a group of medicines called "antihistamines".
Antihistamines relieve the symptoms of hives( Urticaria ) hayfever such as sneezing, itchy/watery red eyes and runny nose. 

Is Telfast for me?
 
Do not take TELFAST, and tell your doctor or pharmacist, if...
You have had an allergic reaction to fexofenadine terfenadine (Teldane) or any of the other ingredients in TELFAST. 


Use in children: There is currently insufficient information available to recommend TELFAST for use in children under 12 years of age.

How do I take Telfast (Allegra) ?
 
Take TELFAST with a glass of water as directed by your pharmacist/doctor.
TELFAST may be taken with or without food.
Do not take more than the recommended dose, and remember, this medicine is for you.
The normal dosage of Telfast 120 is one capsule daily.
Never give it to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem to be the same as yours.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis is an acute condition. You should seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist if you need more than 14 days continuous treatment.
If the capsules do not relieve your symptoms, do not take extra capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist.
 

Does Telfast (Allegra) 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 These same effects were seen in patients taking dummy or placebo capsules during the clinical studies.