Tefdin 60mg Tablet
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Product introduction
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.
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.
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
- Allergic eye disease
- Nasal allergy symptoms
- Allergic conditions
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
- Allergic skin conditions
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, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Tefdin 60mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tefdin 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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 her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tefdin 60mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tefdin 60mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tefdin 60mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tefdin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tefdin 60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethanes Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
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
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle pains, abdominal pain, chest pain or dis
Concurrent use may cause fever, flushing, sweating, unconsciousness, and high blood pressure.
Do not take Tranylcypromine with Terfenadine. If concurrent use is essential, talk to
Patient concerns
FAQs
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.
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- Drugs.com. Terfenadine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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