Telekast-L Tablet 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 nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, headache,
skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and fatigue. 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
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.
Never support self-medication or recommend your
medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids
while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it
is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney
disease.