Telekast-T Tablet CR
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Product introduction
Telekast-T Tablet CR is a medicine used in the treatment and prevention of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Telekast-T Tablet CR is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, restlessness, and flu-like symptoms. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Telekast-T Tablet CR is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, restlessness, and flu-like symptoms. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Telekast-T Tablet CR
Benefits of Telekast-T Tablet CR
In Treatment and prevention of Asthma
Telekast-T Tablet CR can help treat an asthma attack. It also helps prevent an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These “triggers” may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine relaxes the muscles of your airways which makes air easier to get in and out. It will therefore, allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. This enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Side effects of Telekast-T Tablet CR
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 Telekast-T
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Flu-like symptoms
How to use Telekast-T Tablet CR
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. Telekast-T Tablet CR is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Telekast-T Tablet CR with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Avoid Telekast-T Tablet CR with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Telekast-T Tablet CR works
Telekast-T Tablet CR is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telekast-T Tablet CR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Telekast-T Tablet CR 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Telekast-T Tablet CR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Telekast-T Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Telekast-T Tablet CR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Telekast-T Tablet CR is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Telekast-T Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Telekast-T Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Telekast-T Tablet CR?
If you miss a dose of Telekast-T Tablet CR, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Telekast-T Tablet CR for prevention and treatment of asthma.
- It is relatively safe, with very few side effects.
- Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Telekast-T Tablet CR
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Telekast-T Tablet CR for?
Asthma
69%
Chronic obstr*
23%
Others
8%
*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
42%
Average
42%
Poor
17%
What were the side-effects while using Telekast-T Tablet CR?
No Side Effec*
50%
Restlessness
17%
Upset stomach
17%
Vomiting
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Telekast-T Tablet CR?
With food
50%
Empty stomach
50%
Please rate Telekast-T Tablet CR on price
Average
78%
Not Expensive
22%
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Telekast-T Tablet CR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: April, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Telekast-T Tablet CR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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