Telfast 180 mg Filmtabletten
Active ingredient: Fexofenadine
Applications
Hay fever
Hives (Urticaria)
Contents: 20 tablets
How does the component?
Fexofenadine is used in allergic rhinitis and allergic skin diseases.
The allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction of the immune system to harmless substances like pollen, animal dander and much more. In an attempt to defeat the enemy supposed to be producing large amounts of inflammatory mediators - including the tissue hormone histamine and signaling molecules from the group of leukotrienes and cytokines. These mediators trigger inflammation and are ultimately responsible for the symptoms.
Histamine plays a key role: it is coupled to specific binding sites on the cells and triggers different reactions: the fine blood vessels to widen, there will be redness and swelling - caused itching, pain and inflammation.
Fexofenadine is an H1 antihistamine: It blocks the tissue specific binding sites for histamine, the histamine H1-receptors. Histamine is still released, but it is not enough free binding sites to exert its effect. Fexofenadine reduced but also the release of histamine and leukotrienes, and thus has additional anti-inflammatory properties.
Fexofenadine improves typical allergy symptoms such as redness and itching, swollen nasal mucous membranes, sneezing and nasal discharge. The drug does not have the sedative, depressant effect of many antihistamines - he does not enter the brain, but acts only in the rest of the body.
Warning!
The ingestion of the drug shows no effect on driving ability and concentration. For particularly sensitive individuals, it is advisable to check beforehand the individual reactions to the drug.
When the drug is not suitable for you (contraindications)?
Children under twelve years
Pregnancy and Lactation
During pregnancy, the drug should not be used as possible, unless your doctor considers it absolutely necessary.
During lactation the drug should not be used.
Side effects
Listed are the most important known side effects. They can occur, but need not, as each person responds differently to medications.
Sometimes people are allergic to medicines. If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction, stop and call your doctor or pharmacist.
Headache (occasionally)
Dizziness or drowsiness (uncommon)
Nausea (sometimes)
Interaction
Fexofenadine should not be used concomitantly with gastric protective agents such as aluminum or magnesium hydroxide: The gastric protective agent should be taken two hours later than fexofenadine.
This text makes no claim to completeness. It will only be clinically significant information. The description is neutral and based on the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) approved SPC. The information does not endorse or promote the drug They also do not replace the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
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