Retel

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Retel Information

Retel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Retel have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Retel. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Retel have been listed ahead. These side effects of Retel are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Retel's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Retel related warnings talks about Retel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Retel is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Retel have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Retel have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

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



Retel Benefits & Uses

Retel is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Retel 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 Side Effects

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

Severe

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Urticaria
  • Dizziness
  • Chills
  • पेट की गैस
  • Flushing

Retel Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Retel safe for pregnant women?


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

    Safe
  • Is the use of Retel safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Retel as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Retel on the Kidneys?


    Retel may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Retel on the Liver?


    Side effects of Retel rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Retel on the Heart?


    Using Retel does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Retel with Other Drugs

Retel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Retel Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Retel

  • Is this Retel habit forming or addictive?


    Retel is not addictive in nature.

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


    After taking Retel you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Retel 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?


    Retel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Retel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Retel


    It is safe to take Retel with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Retel


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Retel

Question about 5 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 about 5 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 almost 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 over 4 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 4 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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