Telekast A Tablet PR is taken with or 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 vomiting, upset
stomach, heartburn, stomach pain, rash, itching, breathing difficulty,
nasal inflammation, 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. This medicine may
also cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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 it, you should tell your doctor if you
have any kidney or 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.