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Ritecef is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Ritecef have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ritecef. 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.
While these are the most often observed Ritecef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Ritecef normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ritecef is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ritecef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ritecef related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Ritecef since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ritecef have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ritecef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ritecef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ritecef 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 |
| Adult |
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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ritecef is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Ritecef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ritecef safely.
Is the use of Ritecef safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ritecef for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ritecef on the Kidneys?
Ritecef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ritecef on the Liver?
Ritecef may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ritecef on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ritecef for the heart.
Ritecef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ritecef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ritecef habit forming or addictive?
Ritecef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ritecef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ritecef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ritecef is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ritecef
It is safe to take Ritecef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ritecef
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ritecef with alcohol.
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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
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
