Yes, most people can take antihistamines every day, if they have daily symptoms of their allergies.
Although most people will not experience any, some of the side effects that may occur with Telfast are: headache. tiredness. nausea.
Telfast contains an active ingredient called fexofenadine hydrochloride. It 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.
Warnings. Do not use Telfast if: you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding, unless advised to do so by a Doctor or Pharmacist. you are allergic to ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
If you have high blood pressure, you should not use decongestants. Although these medicines can relieve nasal congestion and improve breathing, decongestants can worsen your existing high blood pressure⁷.
Take Telfast for up to 5 days, if necessary. If symptoms persist after 5 days, consult your Doctor or Pharmacist. Take Telfast with a glass of water to make it easier to swallow. Telfast may be taken with or without food.
Claritin and Zyrtec are popular over-the-counter antihistamines. Doctors consider them safe and effective treatments for minor allergies. Both are second-generation antihistamines. These cause less drowsiness than first-generation antihistamines.
No. The active ingredient in Telfast (fexofenadine hydrochloride) is a second generation antihistamine which has been shown not to cause drowsiness.
Fexofenadine is classed as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but some people still find it makes them feel quite sleepy. Common side effects include headaches, feeling sleepy, dry mouth, feeling sick and dizziness.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Indigestion remedies containing aluminium and magnesium may affect the action of Telfast by lowering the amount of medicinal product absorbed.
Common side effects include headache, dizziness, hallucinations, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, dry mouth, nausea, loss of appetite, nervousness, restlessness, excitability, fear of anxiety and tremor.
Take Telfast with a glass of water. It may be taken with or without food. For the relief of the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis the usual dosage for adults and children over 12 years is one Telfast 60mg tablet twice daily, when required.
Telfast is a non-sedating antihistamine which means it has been shown not to cause drowsiness.
Side effects with unknown frequency
Sleep disturbances such as nightmares. Nervousness. Awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations). Increased heart rate (tachycardia).
Telfast Decongestant is used to relieve the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (including hayfever) with sinus/nasal congestion. Symptoms include: • nasal and sinus congestion • sneezing • itchy, runny nose • watery, itchy eyes • itchy throat.
Telfast 180mg is suitable for most hayfever allergy symptoms. Its 5-in-1 multi-benefit relief helps ease symptoms such as sneezing, itchy and runny nose and itchy throat. It is also suitable for those suffering from itchy skin rash or hives (urticaria) associated with allergies.
There are some potential side effects and there are some cases where long-term antihistamine use can worsen urinary retention or narrow angle glaucoma.
So what can older adults safely take for allergy relief? Wozniak: Newer antihistamines such as Claritin® (loratadine) and Allegra® (fexofenadine) tend to be safer and better tolerated.
Fortunately, many newer, second-generation antihistamines last longer and are non- or low-sedating, says Dr. Bassett, adding that “Zyrtec, Xyzal, Allegra, and Claritin (or their generic formulation) are less likely to have major side effects compared to older, first-generation antihistamines.”
Non-sedating antihistamines are used in the long-term control of allergy, as in hay fever, eczema, sinusitis, and chronic urticaria. No serious side effects have been reported. Tolerance is not a problem. Rarely, they can cause acute self-limited liver injury.
It's generally safe to take the newer generation of antihistamines daily if you have year-round allergy symptoms. But make sure to avoid anything that has a "D" in its brand name, which stands for decongestants. Long-term use of decongestants will worsen your allergy symptoms.
Most allergy sufferers rely on a daily antihistamine pill or corticosteroid spray, and Dr. Frank says they are all safe to use without fear of forming a habit or building up a tolerance.