Allergies can be a problem all year round, but for some
New Zealanders it’s the lead-up to summer that causes the
most grief. With extra pollen in the air along with all the usual
allergy triggers, this is the time to prepare for the worst of it.
Allergic rhinitis or ‘hayfever’ is estimated to affect up to 40% of New Zealanders.1 Some people experience symptoms for just a few months of each year, while a smaller number have symptoms that last all year round.
With perennial allergic rhinitis that persists throughout the year, triggers include dust mites, mould and animal fur or feathers.
With seasonal allergic rhinitis, which occurs mostly during spring and summer, the trigger is usually wind-borne pollen from trees, grass and weeds; and try as you might to avoid these allergens they’ll still find their way into your car, your house, your clothes… and eventually into your nose.
SEASONAL HAYFEVER
Hayfever symptoms are usually worse when the pollen count is at its highest. This is usually in the morning and/or when it is dry, hot and windy.2,3
Hayfever can usually be distinguished from a cold, thanks to its trademark symptoms: itchy, watery or red eyes, along with sneezing and a stuffy, runny nose. An itchy throat may also develop.
At this time of year, just as the warmer weather’s luring us closer to nature, the last thing you’ll want is hayfever stopping you in your tracks.
TELFAST 180MG TABLETS
Telfast tablets contain fexofenadine and provide fast, non-drowsy relief for up to 24 hours from all major hayfever symptoms, as well as providing relief from itchy skin rash and hives.
ABOUT TELFAST
A variety of factors brought together help make Telfast different:
TELFAST 180MG
For fast effective relief during the hayfever season, Telfast 180mg does the job without making you drowsy.
It means that while nature goes through her playful season, you’re all set to do the same – there’s no need to let hayfever hold you back.
TELFAST 180MG BENEFITS
Relief of allergy symptoms including…
- Swelling due to allergies or hives.
References:
1. Allergies: NZ growing epidemic. Dr Vincent St Aubyn Crump.
2. American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
Accessed 11 April 2009.
3. The Asthma Foundation. Accessed 18 December 2009.
Pharmacy Medicine. Contains fexofenadine 180mg for the symptomatic relief of hives and seasonal allergy rhinitis. Adults and children 12 years and older take 1 tablet daily. Do not use if known hypersensitivity to fexofenadine HCl or any of its ingredients, during pregnancy or lactation except on medical advice. Telfast is generally well tolerated, headaches may occur. Medicines have benefits and risks. Always read the label carefully and use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have side-effects consult your healthcare professional. Take caution when driving.
Full product information is available on request from sanofi-aventis,
Auckland 0800 283 684 PP9059
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