Retel 1000 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Retel 1000 Mg Injection Information

Retel 1000 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Retel 1000 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Retel 1000 Mg 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Retel 1000 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Retel 1000 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Retel 1000 Mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Retel 1000 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Retel 1000 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Retel 1000 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Retel 1000 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Retel 1000 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Retel 1000 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Retel 1000 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Retel 1000 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Retel 1000 Mg 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Retel 1000 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Retel 1000 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Retel is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Retel 1000 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Retel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Retel 1000 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Retel rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Retel 1000 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Retel on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Retel 1000 Mg Injection on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Retel for the heart.

Safe

Retel 1000 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Retel 1000 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Retel 1000 Mg Injection

Is this Retel 1000 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Retel 1000 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Retel 1000 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Retel 1000 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Retel 1000 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Retel 1000 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Retel 1000 Mg Injection

Taking Retel 1000 Mg Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Retel 1000 Mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Retel 1000 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Retel 1000 Mg Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Retel?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Retel is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Retel?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Do not self-administer Retel. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Retel used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes Retel is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I buy Retel over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Retel over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Retel cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Retel can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.