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References:

1. Cascale TB, Adrade C, Roger QU. Safety and efficacy of Once-Daily Fexofenadine HCI in the Treatment of Autumn Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Allergy and Asthma Proc 1999;20:193-198.

2. Meltzer EO. Evaluation of the Optimal Oral Antihistamine for Patients With Allergic Rhinitis. Mayo Clin Proc 2005;80(9):1170-1176.

3. Banerji A, Long AA, Camargo CA. Diphenhydramine versus non-sedation antihistamines for acute allergic rhinitis: A literature review. Allergy Asthma Proc 2007;28:418-426.

4. TELFAST® 120 (tablets) package insert. December 2006.

5. TELFAST® 180 (tablets) package insert. September 1998.

6. TELFAST® Suspension package insert. July 2009,

7. Meeves SG, Appajosyula S. Efficacy and safety profile of fexofenadine HCI: A unique therapeutic option in H1-receptor antagonist treatment. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003;112(4):S69-S77.

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Allergy Facts – What is allergy


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Allergy Facts – Types of allergy


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https://acaai.org/allergies/types/hay-fever-rhinitis

Allergy Facts – What is urticaria (hives)


Reference:

1. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. ACAAI [online] [cited 2019 June 18] Available from: URL:
https://acaai.org/allergies/types-allergies/hives-urticaria

Allergy Facts – Allergy vs Cold


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Managing Allergies – Smart steps to prevent allergy


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Managing Allergies – How to prevent allergic rhinitis (hay fever)


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https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/allergic-rhinitis-hay-fever-andsinusitis/ allergic-rhinitis-or-hay-fever

Managing Allergies – Management of urticaria (hives)


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Prevention Tips – Tips to deal with allergens


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Prevention Tips – The impact of pollution on the prevalence of allergic diseases


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TELFAST® – Claims references


Claim: NOTHING BEATS TELFAST FOR FAST, NON-DROWSY, 24 HOUR RELIEF*
References:

*Telfast® suspension is twice a day dosing

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S1 TELFAST® SUSPENSION. Each 1 ml contains 6 mg fexofenadine hydrochloride. Reg. No. 42/5.7.1/0339. For full prescribing information refer to professional information approved by the medicines regulatory authority.

S1 TELFAST® 120. Each tablet contains 120 mg fexofenadine hydrochloride per tablet. Reg. No.: 32/5.7.1/0446. For full prescribing information refer to professional information approved by the medicines regulatory authority.

S1 TELFAST® 180. Each tablet contains 180 mg fexofenadine hydrochloride per tablet. Reg. No.: 32/5.7.1/0447.

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