Ritecef 250 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ritecef 250 Injection Information

Ritecef 250 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Ritecef 250 Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ritecef 250 Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Ritecef 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ritecef 250 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Ritecef 250 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ritecef 250 Injection related warnings talks about Ritecef 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Ritecef 250 Injection 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 Ritecef 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Ritecef 250 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ritecef 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Ritecef Benefits & Uses
Ritecef Dosage & How to Take
Ritecef Side Effects
Ritecef Related Warnings
Ritecef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ritecef
Ritecef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ritecef 250 Injection Benefits & Uses

Ritecef 250 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

Ritecef 250 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

Ritecef 250 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Ritecef 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Ritecef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Ritecef 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Ritecef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Ritecef 250 Injection on the Kidneys?

Ritecef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ritecef 250 Injection on the Liver?

Ritecef may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ritecef 250 Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Ritecef 250 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ritecef 250 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 Ritecef 250 Injection

Is this Ritecef 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ritecef 250 Injection is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ritecef 250 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ritecef 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Ritecef 250 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Ritecef 250 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ritecef 250 Injection

Taking Ritecef 250 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ritecef 250 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ritecef 250 Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ritecef 250 Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Ritecef cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Rarely Ritecef can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Ritecef 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 Ritecef 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 Ritecef help in preventing cold?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Ritecef does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Ritecef cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Ritecef 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Ritecef without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Ritecef is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.