Tefdin 60mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 31 Mar 2026 | 02:28 PM (IST)

Tefdin 60mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes.

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General Information

Contains

Terfenadine (60mg)

Marketer

Psycormedies

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Tefdin 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening.

This drug has been banned due to its serious side effects.

Uses of Tefdin Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Tefdin Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Tefdin 60mg Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. There are some serious side effects associated with this medicine due to which the use of this medicine is not allowed.

Side effects of Tefdin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tefdin

Diarrhea
Headache
Increased liver enzymes
Joint pain
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Nausea
Rash
Stomach pain

How to use Tefdin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tefdin 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Tefdin Tablet works

Tefdin 60mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Tefdin 60mg Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
Stop taking Tefdin 60mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Your doctor has prescribed Tefdin 60mg Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Tefdin 60mg Tablet at least 3 days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tefdin 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tefdin 60mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Tefdin 60mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Tefdin 60mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Tefdin 60mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Tefdin 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Tefdin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Mefloquine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle pains, abdominal pain, chest pain or discomfort and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Moderate

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Do not take Tranylcypromine with Terfenadine. If concurrent use is essential, talk to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tefdin 60mg Tablet banned?

There are some serious side effects associated with this medicine which can prove to be fatal at times. Therefore, the use of Tefdin 60mg Tablet is not allowed.

Is Tefdin 60mg Tablet the same as Fexofenadine?

No, Tefdin 60mg Tablet and Fexofenadine are different medicines. They belong to the same class of medicines known as antihistamines, used in the treatment of various allergic conditions.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Psycormedies
Address: Lattondana, Ludhiana -Chandigarh Highway,-141 113, Punjab

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

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Tefdin 60mg Tablet

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Tefdin Tablet

Benefits of Tefdin Tablet

Side effects of Tefdin Tablet

How to use Tefdin Tablet

How Tefdin Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Mefloquine (Oral Route)

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tefdin 60mg Tablet banned?

Is Tefdin 60mg Tablet the same as Fexofenadine?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

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Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Marketer details

Vendor Details

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