Restum Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Restum Injection Information

Restum Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Restum Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Restum Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Restum Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Restum Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Restum Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Restum Injection related warnings talks about Restum Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Restum Injection contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Restum Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Restum Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Restum Benefits & Uses
Restum Dosage & How to Take
Restum Side Effects
Restum Related Warnings
Restum Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Restum
Restum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Restum Injection Benefits & Uses

Restum Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Restum Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Restum Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Restum Injection is used -

Restum Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Restum Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Restum without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Restum Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Restum is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Restum Injection on the Kidneys?

Restum may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Restum Injection on the Liver?

Restum is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Restum Injection on the Heart?

You can take Restum without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Restum Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Restum Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Restum Injection

Is this Restum Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Restum Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Restum Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Restum Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Restum Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Restum Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Restum Injection

It is safe to take Restum Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Restum Injection

Information about the interaction of Restum Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Restum Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Restum treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Restum can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Restum?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Restum may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Restum?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Restum is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Restum treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Restum can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Restum cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Restum covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Restum.