Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Tefdin Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Tefdin Cream should be used with caution during lactation. \nBreast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. |
| Expert Advice | • Tell your doctor if you have enlarged prostate or problems in urination. • You may regularly monitored for change in potassium levels in your blood as it terfenadine is known to lower the levels of potassium • Do not drive or operate machinery while taking terfenadine as it may cause dizziness. • Should not be given to patients allergic to terfenadine or any of its ingredients. |
| Common Side Effect | Sleepiness. |
| How to Use | This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. |
| Driving | Tefdin Cream may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Tefdin Cream in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Tefdin Cream in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Tefdin Cream is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body. |
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