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Retichlor H is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. Other than this, Retichlor H has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Retichlor H depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Retichlor H include Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Retichlor H have been listed ahead. These side effects of Retichlor H 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 Retichlor H is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Retichlor H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Retichlor H related warnings section.
Retichlor H is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Retichlor H have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Retichlor H may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Retichlor H is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Retichlor H is used to treat the following -
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
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Retichlor H safe for pregnant women?
Retichlor H can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Retichlor H right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Retichlor H safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Retichlor H for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Retichlor H on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Retichlor H. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Retichlor H on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Retichlor H. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Retichlor H on the Heart?
Retichlor H can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Retichlor H should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Retichlor H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Retichlor H habit forming or addictive?
Retichlor H is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Retichlor H
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Retichlor H with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Retichlor H
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Retichlor H and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Retichlor H has been reported to cause fever and chills but this occurs in a few cases. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try taking antipyretics (drugs that reduces fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Retichlor H can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Retichlor H might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Retichlor H induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Retichlor H is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.
Yes, Retichlor H may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Retichlor H must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
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