Retarel Cream
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Product introduction
Retarel Cream is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It stops the growth of bacteria that cause infections and thus relieves your symptoms.
Retarel Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. To avoid relapse, continue the use of this medicine even if symptoms begin to clear up. Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless advised by a doctor.
You may experience skin irritation at the site of application as a side effect of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid getting it into your eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. You should stop using it and inform your doctor if you notice worsening of the infection or if you develop increased redness and irritation.
Retarel Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. To avoid relapse, continue the use of this medicine even if symptoms begin to clear up. Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless advised by a doctor.
You may experience skin irritation at the site of application as a side effect of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid getting it into your eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. You should stop using it and inform your doctor if you notice worsening of the infection or if you develop increased redness and irritation.
Uses of Retarel Cream
Benefits of Retarel Cream
In Bacterial skin infections
Retarel Cream is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria on your skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. It is effective against skin infections such as boils, impetigo, and infected hair follicles. It may also be used to treat infections in small cuts or wounds on your skin. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.
Side effects of Retarel Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Retarel
- Skin irritation
How to use Retarel Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Retarel Cream works
Retarel Cream is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Retarel Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Retarel Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred over ointments as an ointment may expose the baby to harmful effects.
The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred over ointments as an ointment may expose the baby to harmful effects.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Retarel Cream?
If you miss a dose of Retarel Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Retarel Cream treats minor skin infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
- Apply it gently to the infected area of skin twice a day for five days.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, mouth or genital areas. Rinse off with water if accidental contact occurs.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
- Stop using it and inform your doctor if you notice worsening of the infection or if you develop increased redness and irritation.
- Dispose off any remaining medicine seven days after opening.
- Consult your doctor immediately if there is no improvement in your infection after two to three days of treatment.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pleuromutilin derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Anti staphylococcal-Topical
Interaction with drugs
Taking Retarel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Fluconazole may raise blood levels of Retapamulin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Fluconazole may raise blood levels of Retapamulin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Itraconazole may raise blood levels of Retapamulin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Itraconazole may raise blood levels of Retapamulin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Ketoconazole may raise blood levels of Retapamulin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Retarel Cream
Once A Day
50%
Twice A Day
35%
Thrice A Day
12%
Four Times A *
2%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Retarel Cream for?
Bacterial ski*
100%
*Bacterial skin infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
63%
Average
19%
Poor
19%
What were the side-effects while using Retarel Cream?
No Side Effec*
80%
Skin irritati*
20%
*No Side Effect, Skin irritation
How do you take Retarel Cream?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Retarel Cream on price
Expensive
67%
Not Expensive
20%
Average
13%
FAQs
What is Retarel Cream? What is it used for?
Retarel Cream is an antibiotic medicine which is used to treat bacterial skin infections. It may also be used to treat infected cuts and wounds. Retarel Cream stops the growth of bacteria, which helps to resolve your symptoms.
Is Retarel Cream effective?
Retarel Cream is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Retarel Cream too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How to use Retarel Cream?
Before using Retarel Cream, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Retarel Cream gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.
What precautions do I need to take while using Retarel Cream?
Be careful not to get Retarel Cream into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Retarel Cream if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Retarel Cream with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Retarel Cream only if prescribed by the doctor.
What should I do if I forget to use Retarel Cream?
If you forget to use Retarel Cream, do not worry and continue using Retarel Cream as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
Is Retarel Cream safe?
Retarel Cream is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1208.
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Country of origin: India
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