What happens if you have too much Telfast?

If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital emergency department immediately. Symptoms of an overdose in adults are dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Take the next dose at the usual time as prescribed by your doctor.

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Can I take 2 Telfast 180 daily?

For relief of the symptoms of urticaria, the usual dosage for adults and children over 12 years of age is one Telfast 180mg tablet daily when required. Do not take more than the recommended dose and remember, this medicine is for you.

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Can you have 2 Telfast tablets a day?

For the relief of the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (including hayfever), the usual dosage for adults and children over 12 years old is one Telfast 60 mg tablet twice daily, when required.

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What happens if you accidentally take 2 antihistamines at once?

If a healthy adult takes only a slightly higher dose of antihistamine, such as accidentally taking two pills instead of one, their symptoms may not be serious, or they may not have any symptoms. However, a larger overdose, especially in children or older adults, may cause serious symptoms.

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What are the dangers of taking too much antihistamine?

As well as sedation, overdose often presents with anticholinergic symptoms (see Anticholinergic Syndrome). At higher doses, they can also cause sodium channel blockade with subsequent cardiovascular effects including QT prolongations and Torsades de Pointes.

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Side effects due to prolonged use of antihistamines - Dr. Sriram Nathan

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What happens if you take 3 antihistamines in a day?

Taking more than the usual dose is unlikely to harm you or your child. If you take an extra dose, you might get some of the common side effects. If this happens or you're concerned, contact your doctor.

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Is it OK to take 2 allergy pills in 24 hours?

Even if you're severely suffering from allergies, with incredibly watery eyes or a scratchy throat, it's not recommended to take more than the daily dosage as there can be side effects that occur.

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How much antihistamine can I take in 24 hours?

Adults and teenagers—60 milligrams (mg) two times a day as needed or 180 mg once a day. Children 6 to 11 years of age—30 mg twice a day as needed. Children 4 to 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children and infants up to 4 years of age—Use is not recommended .

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What happens if you accidentally take two Claritin in 24 hours?

What happens if I take more than one dose of Claritin®? Taking more than the recommended dose of Claritin® may cause drowsiness. In the case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away- always follow label directions.

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What is the mnemonic for antihistamine overdose?

Remember: "red as a beet, dry as a bone, hot as a hare, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter, and full as a flask."

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What happens if you take 2 180 Telfast?

If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital emergency department immediately. Symptoms of an overdose in adults are dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Take the next dose at the usual time as prescribed by your doctor.

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Is it OK to take two Telfast?

Taking more than your usual dose is unlikely to harm you. If you take an extra dose, you might get some of the common side effects. If this happens or you're concerned, contact your doctor.

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Is Telfast a strong antihistamine?

Telfast 180mg is the highest strength of Telfast available — it contains 180mg of the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride (HCl). Fexofenadine HCl acts quickly (within 1 hour) without causing drowsiness to help relieve the symptoms of hayfever allergies by blocking histamine receptors in the body.

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Do antihistamines cause weight gain?

Antihistamines such as Benadryl are a class of drugs commonly used to treat allergies ranging from allergic rhinitis to allergic dermatitis. While they're known to cause side effects such as drowsiness, a lesser-known side effect is their potential to contribute to weight gain.

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What is the difference between Telfast 180mg and Telfast 120mg?

There are three strengths of fexofenadine tablet available - 30 mg, 120 mg and 180 mg. The 30 mg strength is for treating hay fever in children aged 6-12 years; the 120 mg strength is for treating adults with hay fever; and the 180 mg strength is for chronic urticaria.

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Can you take 240 mg of fexofenadine?

Fexofenadine hydrochloride pharmacokinetics are linear for oral doses up to a total daily dose of 240 mg (120 mg twice daily).

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Which is the safest antihistamine?

Claritin and Zyrtec are effective and safe for most people with minor allergies. However, as with all medications, there may be some side effects. Loratadine—present in Claritin—may not be safe for people with severe liver conditions.

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What is the most effective antihistamine tablet?

The Allegra Adult 24-Hour Allergy Relief easily tops our list thanks to the medicine's quick-acting formula to tackle your allergy symptoms any time of the day.

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Can I take 2 Zyrtec in 24 hours?

ZYRTEC® Allergy Dye-Free Chewables

Adults and children 6 years and older Chew and swallow 2 tablet (10 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (10 mg) in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.

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Can I take 2 Telfast 120 daily?

Take Telfast with a glass of water. It may be taken with or without food. For the relief of the symptoms of hayfever, the usual dosage for adults and children over 12 years of age is one Telfast 120mg tablet daily when required. Do not take more than the recommended dose and remember, this medicine is for you.

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Is it OK to take antihistamines every 12 hours?

The number of times you take an antihistamine each day depends on the type of antihistamine. Some antihistamines are taken every 4 to 6 hours, and some are longer-lasting antihistamines that are taken every 12 to 24 hours.

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How long does it take for telfast to work?

How quickly does Telfast start working? Telfast works within 1 hour of taking the recommended dosage.

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Can you take two 12 hour allergy pills?

Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Many times Claritin-D 12 Hour Allergy & Congestion (loratadine and pseudoephedrine) is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor.

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Can I take 2 25 mg allergy pills?

BENADRYL® Allergy ULTRATABS® Tablets with Allergy Relief and Diphenhydramine HCI 25 mg. Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours or as directed by a doctor.

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How many allergy relief pills can you take at once?

take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor - do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours - adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 capsules - children 6 to under 12 years 1 ...

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