Retel 500 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Retel 500 Mg Injection Information

Retel 500 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Retel 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Retel 500 Mg Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Retel 500 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Retel 500 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.

In addition, Retel 500 Mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Retel 500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Retel 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Retel 500 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Retel 500 Mg Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Retel 500 Mg Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Retel 500 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Retel 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Retel 500 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 500 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 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Retel 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Retel is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Retel 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Retel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Retel 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Retel rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Retel 500 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 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Retel 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Retel 500 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 500 Mg Injection

Is this Retel 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Retel 500 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 500 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Retel 500 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 500 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Retel 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Retel 500 Mg Injection

Taking Retel 500 Mg Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Retel 500 Mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Retel 500 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Retel 500 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.