Telfast

Telfast have descended to a new low of using AMERICAN words like "math" in their latest advertisements in Australia. Are they ashamed to use Australian words and spelling? It seems so. Not impressed at their appalling lack of cultural awareness. But then, they are an American company.

I purchased Telfast 180 mg antihistamines for pityraisas rosea. I specifically purchased this product as it says it is non drowsy. No where on the package does it say it may cause drowsiness for certain people, so I was rather surprised to find… Read more

that I slept for the afternoon after I had taken a tablet. Yes, it helps with the itch to relieve my symptoms, however, I was annoyed it had made me so sleepy. So I take a tablet at night time and sleep well, however, by morning I am itchy again. Not helpful.

Fantastic product – Great product for allergies. Personally I suffer from hay fever and effects from certain pet hair and I swear by this brand. Affordable and effective. Show details

Eases the redness of my watery eyes – I can just observe my eyes gets better and no more sneezing but my skin allergy still the same and its not actually 24 hours relief for me around 8-10 hours. I think depends in everyone body reactions Show details

works for me when i get food allergies - which are unpredictable – still cant work out what i am allergic to but i get swollen eyes and tingles hands - i take a telfast and it goes within 30 mins - ONLY thing i am really UNHAPPY about is the cashback offer - been waiting now nearly 6 weeks - says 14 working days Show details

Disappointed – Bought telfast yesterday for a bite that hadn't stopped itching in 5 days. Two hours after taking a telfast tablet I had the worst hayfever symptoms. 24 hours later still suffering with sore runny eyes sneezing and runny nose. It's certainly not due to the weather as we have had rain rain and more rain. I will never buy telfast again. The other 99… Read more

tablets will go in the bin. I called the 1800 number and pressed 4 for my query which was a recording to say they couldn't help but I could call the same number again for help.

Car sales person – I find some young woman who believes she is more than she is, barking at me with no regard for selling the product. It is a disgrace what she barks at me. I will never use your product. Wake up to yourself. You have already modified the ad once get rid of her.

Scam for cashback – I applied for cashback to my phone number since last month. But I haven’t received any SMS from them yet. Even I sent them email 3 times to report the issue, but they said the transaction was successful few days ago. Liar! Show details

Scam? – I applied for the cash back and opted for the cheque to be sent through post. It has not arrived even though I had an email informing me the application for the cash back was successful. Didn't want to send them any bank detail and am so glad I didn't. Possible scam???????? Show details

It works but service is disappointing – I always use Telfast whenever I have hay fever systoms and it always work for me. In the recent cash back offer I thought it was value for money and hence I made the purchase. However, after submitting my cash back application online and having received confirmation from Telfast on Dec 05 via email stating that refund will be transferred to my… Read more

account within 1-3 business days. But until now I still have not received the refund. I have on two occasions written to Telfast regarding the cash back but so far no response has been received. How disappointing!

Unsettling – I find the advert for telfast offensive and annoying The constant repetition of the ad and it’s screaming at me gives me a headache, this kind of ad that is upsetting to those on the spectrum should be banned and boycotted as a conscious effort to advertisers of the impact they have on people living on the spectrum for shame.

It Works! – Another brand of antihistamines worked for me until this spring. I could feel the difference on the day switching over to Telfast. However, not 24 hours though. I guess it could vary from one person to another. And one brand could work well for a while and then not on another occasion. Overall, happy with it. Show details

What a waste of time – I had sneezing for 3 days, head congested head achs and my nose running like a tape. I eventually made an appointment with the doctor for best advice and was recommended Tel fast. What a waste of time...... I had to make a booking with the doctor and with the covid 19 still hanging around it was a 45 min wait in the car for prelim check over… Read more

before being consulted with the doctor. long story short, I don't usually take tablets of any kind 5 hrs latter still have a gushing nose, my head feels like its going to explode, and low and behold I have the runs AKA diarrhea ..... related to side effects I'm unsure but the last thing I need. Ill just save my money and time and wade it out next time.

Cash grab in my eyes.

Stopped working. Been years but not working anymore – This has always worked until recently... not sure why? I might try clarytyne or Zyrtec. See if that will work. Shame it was always my go to antihistamine. Either that or I have grown resistant.

Was Surprised – Have bad excema at present, tried this product and was really surprised how it reduced the itch in 30 minutes. Now my skin not itching, it has time to heal. Show details

This product is just not effective enough – I have annual allergy problems with pollens and rye grasses. This 180 mg product has only helped slightly with alleviating symptoms, but that is short-lived with it wearing off a lot sooner than '24 hours', is very costly and is basically useless for my needs. It's disappointing as I was hoping for a suitable non-drowsy alternative. It takes an… Read more

hour or so to calm things down. No adverse reaction but I am going to have to buy Polaramine 2mg instead, i.e . drowsy inducing but at least it works!

Ok but could be better – I have the worst allergies. From October to February I am on my hands and knees with them. Nose is so itchy and runs like a tap, itchy throat, top of the mouth gets bruised from trying to itch it with my tongue, a cough, watery eyes, really itchy inner ears and the sneezing it horrendous. I started at 140mg, it did nothing, I then took 180mg and… Read more

got some relief but not enough so I added nasal spray and eye drops. I’m still suffering so now take 2x180mg (which is not recommended) and will finally get relief. Thinking of switching brands to something else because I just can’t get relief with this product.

Not working atcall – Took it to help with post cold symptoms. Main issue was itchy throat and hacking non productive cough. Never administered before. Useless product. I would not recommend you purchase this product at all. Show details

More side effects than competing formulations and nowhere near 24 hour relief – Tried the 180 mg tablet in order to help me cope with allergies that tend to become much worse over Spring and Summer. Unfortunately though, this formulation (in my case at least) does not provide anything remotely like 24 hours relief. The longest relief I ever saw was around 14 hours - 16 hours but even then I was quite uncomfortable, wondering… Read more

what to do in the 8 - 10 hours I would have to wait until I could take another dose. I also noticed that the dry throat side effect was worse with this formulation versus the two other formulations from other companies I tried.

I was also disappointed with the company's lack of communication. I sent them an email asking some questions relating to the very short duration of effect that I experienced with this medication. I did not receive any reply. In any case, I am now using another company's formulation which works much better for me and (almost) offers the full 24 hours of relief.

180 only lasting about 12 hours now – I have used these for probably 12 months now everyday. I used to think they were a godsend however the last few months they only last for 12 or 14 hours and I'm having to take another one and use a nasal spray. Is it possible to build a resistance do You think? Show details

Works well but not for so long – Took a Telfast180 around 9am and by 1:00pm I’m all stuffy again. So they work...just no way near 24 hours. Stops my eyes going itchy/bloodshot and helps stuffy nose...only wish it worked longer & I don’t want to overdose by taking more than whats prescribed. I did go for a long walk so maybe I’m pushing the boundaries? I’m allergic to grass… Read more

seeds & pollens Drug works quickly & effectively...just not for as long as suggested. No adverse effects from taking this. Walked a lot outside so perhaps that’s being too optimistic.

Ineffective – I bought a whole pack of this product for my hay fever but it doesn't help me at all..Wasted $30 :( There are no adverse effects though, its just not effective! Show details

Life changer – I've suffered with hayfever for as long as I can remember. I'm 40 now and until 5 weeks ago when I was subscribed Telfast, life was pretty miserable as far as hayfever was concerned. My hayfever has completely gone.There's no crazy sneezing, no itchy eyes and no runny nose. Hope these amazing tablets continue to do their magic...10/10 Show details

whats happened to telfast – telfast 180 mg used to be so good worked very well . tried using them again noticed the new packaging , but have no effect on my itching have they made other changes to the formula as well as the packaging , very disappointed . absolute rubbish now , will try something else . Show details

Doesn't help me at all – I have been getting hayfever since I was a child (now 30y/o). As i have gotten older my hayfever has been getting worse and worse. Unfortunately, Telfast is ineffective for me in relieving my symptoms and has no side effects either. In saying that however, Telfast did work for me when I was younger but I may have built a tolerance to this and… Read more

many other antihistamines (if that's possible). Now I get hayfever all year round and more days with than without hayfever in a 7day week, I gave it another try but got no relief. Gave 2 stars because it worked for mean few years ago.

The only one that works for me – I have chronic hayfever which left unchecked can lead to sinusitis, conjunctivitis and at its worse, bronchitis. I have tried a number of antihistamines and this is the only one that both works and doesn’t make me drowsy. Works within 24 hours. The only negatives are the high price and a settling-in period where I feel a bit wakeful. Show details

Antihistamine you can't live without – This antihistamine is awesome. I can take a dose just once a day and get great relief from sneezing, sinus pain, itchy eyes and other itches. I love it because it does not make me drowsy and I can function throughout my day. Show details ·  1

Doesn’t make me drowsy!!! Many other brands do – Effective. Helps greatly. My favourite benefit is that it does not make me sleepy or groggy. I don’t feel drugged when I use this brand which is a huge advantage. Show details ·  1

Does NOT work like it used to – Used the last of the green label Telfast which has always worked very well for me for years...could notice my sinuses and lungs decongesting within 40 min of an allergy attack. I would only have to take 1 per day in the case of hay fever or mould spore issues. My wife bought the new stuff from the local chemist as that is all that is available. … Read more

The new stuff does not work for me at all now or very, very little. I find it strange that the old stuff worked for me in January, and the new box opened in February doesn't.

Lasts 3 hours - tops – Just as others have stated I am not getting much relief from this medication and certainly not 24 hours. I know as soon as I am getting breakthrough and somewhere between 3-4 hours I started sneezing again. The responders from Telfast seem to claim that nothing has changed from its original formula which prompts the only conclusion to be that it… Read more

is a psychosomatic response to people believing something is ‘different’ when the changed packaging or somehow convincing themselves that it’s not as good or the same, however I have never taken Telfast previously in any form as my condition (sneezing, post nasal drip) is recent.

I think I will have to investigate another medication to get relief.

Does not work anymore – Telfast used to work for me now does not a lot. I have noticed this since the new packaging. I had a telfast from the old packaging in my handbag took it the other day and I cant believe the difference. It helped so fast. Like it used to. Something must have changed. Has it. ? Show details

Does not work at all – Used the Telfast 180 this year, does not relieve any of the hayfever symptoms at all. Not even for an hour. It just takes your money and does nothing. Just avoid it. Show details

Not bad - 2 seconds in – It did exactly as the magical purple box claimed - relieved my hay-fever symptoms FAST. Even passed it on to 2 of my colleagues who were also in struggletown. Well done Telfast - you weapon. <3 Show details ·  1