Telekast F Tablet

Telekast F Tablet is popularly used for common cold symptoms, symptoms of allergic conditions, runny nose, sneezing, allergic rhinitis, hay fever, exercise-induced asthma and other breathing-related problems. It is a combination of leukotriene receptor antagonist and an antihistamine.

The medicine acts against leukotriene and histamine respectively, natural substanced released by the body during such conditions causing problems like headache, fever, sore throat, runny nose and other common cold symptoms.

A doctor can prescribe it along with another medicine and can work in combination to improve the conditions. It treats allergic symptoms associated with seasonal and all year round allergies as well.

The dosage of the medication will depend on your age and severity of the allergy. It is advisable that you list out the medical history before taking the medicine, as it can cause a few side effects under certain conditions.

It is advisable that pregnant women and breastfeeding women must avoid this medication unless clearly mentioned by the doctor. It does have side effects like dizziness, fatigue, cough, headache, pus in urine, heartburn, skin rashes, difficulty in breathing and hypersensitivity reactions and a few others.

Therefore, it is important that you visit a doctor if there are prolonged issues regarding any of the issues. Since, Telekast F Tablet can cause drowsiness and sleepiness in the initial stages of the medication, it is important that you stay away from activities like driving or any such activities that requires a focussed mind.

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Bronchospasm

• Common Cold Symptoms

• Sneezing

• Blocked Or Runny Nose

• Allergy

• Dry Mouth

• Fatigue

• Drowsiness

• Headache

• Cough

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Blurred Vision

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of the medicine lasts for about 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of the medicine can be observed within 1 to 3 hours of intake.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The doctor’s consultation is necessary before intake of the medicine in case of pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  Habit forming tendencies have not been known for the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The doctor’s consultation is necessary before intake of the medicine in case of breastfeeding as the medicine can cause adverse effects on the child and the mother.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No, it is not safe to consume alcohol when under such medication. It is important to note that it can aggravate the conditions of drowsiness, sleepiness and lethargy. You must consult your doctor if you suffer from alcoholism and are planning to take this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  The medicine is not considered safe while driving as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. The doctor must be consulted in such cases.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is advisable that people suffering from kidney-related issues must consider other treatment options as Telekast F Tablet may aggravate the existing conditions. Make sure that you discuss your medical history with the doctor before starting with the medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  The medicine may affect the liver functions by increasing the secretion of the enzymes. If the patient has liver problems, the doctor must be consulted before taking the medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Telekast F Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Vicadin 10mg/120mg Tablet

  CGN Lifesciences Private Limited

• Allermax Plus 10 Mg/120 Mg Tablet

  FDC Ltd

• Airlung Fx 10Mg/120Mg Tablet

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Allerfex M Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Fullcover 10 mg/120 mg Tablet

  Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

• Monzem Fx 10 Mg/120 Mg Tablet

  Saffron Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

• Histafree-M Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Urtifex M 10Mg/120Mg Tablet

  Lifeline Remedies India Pvt Ltd

• Montefex Tablet

  Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

• Monokast Fx 10Mg/120Mg Tablet

  TTK Healthcare Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose must be used as soon as possible. It should be avoided if it almost the time for the next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, the doctor must be consulted immediately as there may be symptoms such as sleeplessness, agitation and stomach pain.

Leukotriene is one chemical that causes allergic reactions in the body. This medicine selectively blocks the action of this chemical in the body. Also, it selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Usage of alcohol along with the medicine is not recommended as it can cause adverse effects to the liver and can cause permanent damage.

• Interaction with Medicine

  When you are under other medications, it is advisable that you discuss it with the doctor as some medicines can react with Montair Fx and can lead to serious complications. You must tell your doctors about the use of vitamins, supplements, herbal supplements or medications related to your other diseases. The major medicines that you must avoid while consuming Montair Fx are ketoconazole, phenobarbital, antacids, rifampicin, ritonavir, phenytoin, gemfibrozil, erythromycin and aluminium.

• Interaction with Disease

  The patients are advised to be careful while taking the medicine as cases of liver impairment and related diseases have been observed. In case such interactions, the doctor must be contacted immediately.

• Ques : What is Telekast f tablet?

  Ans : Telekast F tablet is a medication which has Fexofenadine and Montelukast as active factors present in it. This medication performs its action by making breathing more convenient by decreasing inflammation in the airways, restricting the release of histamine.

• Ques : What is Telekast f tablet used for?

  Ans : Telekast F tablet is a medication which is used to treat, control, and prevent the below mentioned conditions such as:

  1. Allergic rhinitis
  2. Asthma
  3. Seasonal allergic rhinitis
  4. Chronic asthma
  5. Perennial allergic rhinitis
  6. Hay fever
  7. Exercise-induced asthma
  8. Allergic skin conditions
  9. Bronchospasm

• Ques : What are the side effects of Telekast f tablet?

  Ans : Telekast F tablet is a medication which has some known side effects like Joint Pain, Difficulty In Swallowing, Agitation, Skin Rash, Dizziness and Diarrhoea.

• Ques : Can Telekast F Tablet be used for allergic rhinitis and asthma?

  Ans : Yes, Telekast F tablet is a medication which is used to treat allergic rhinitis and asthma. Do not consume Telekast F Tablet for allergic rhinitis and asthma without consulting first with your doctor. It is a prescribed medication which should only be taken on a prescription.

• Ques : How long do I need to use telekast f tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In Most of the cases the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 3 months, before noticing improvement in the condition. But the same experience is not mandatory to everyone and so, it is not a recommended time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use telekast f tablet ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use telekast f tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of telekast f tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication, away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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