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Retel 250 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Retel 250 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Retel 250 Mg Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Retel 250 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Retel 250 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Retel 250 Mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Retel 250 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Retel 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Retel 250 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Retel 250 Mg Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Retel 250 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Retel 250 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Retel 250 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Retel 250 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Retel 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Retel is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Retel 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Retel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Retel 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Retel rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Retel 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Retel on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Retel 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Retel for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Retel 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Retel 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Retel 250 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Retel 250 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Retel 250 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Retel 250 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Retel 250 Mg Injection
Taking Retel 250 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Retel 250 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Retel 250 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311