Manufacturer of Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)

Septran - 400 + 80 mg is produced by GSK in India which is a leading pharmaceutical company.

Strength of Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)

Septran - 400 + 80 mg contains 400 mg of Sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg of Trimethoprim as the active medicinal ingredient. It should be noted that Septran - 400 + 80 mg is available in varying strengths.

Uses of Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)        

How Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim) Works?

Septran - 400 + 80 mg works best or is beneficial in following ways:

1.     It is an antibiotic.

2.     It reduces the infection by killing the bacteria.

3.     It does so by inhibiting the bacteria from producing folic acid which is required for bacterial replication.

Before You Use Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)

You should be sure that:

1.     You are not allergic to it.

2.     It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

When Not To Use Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)

·        If anyone has allergy

·        If anyone is pregnant

What should be avoided while using Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)?

·        Using alcohol

·        Using anti-diabetic medicines

Tell Your Doctor If You

·        If you are allergic to Septran- 400+80 mg

·        If you are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.

·        If you have liver and kidney problems

The dosage of Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim):

Septran - 400 + 80 mg is available in varying strengths and at different doses.

Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.

How much of Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim) to use?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.

How to use Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)?

·        One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Septran- 400+80 mg

·        Use only as much as needed or prescribed by the doctor.

·        One should take Septran - 400 + 80 mg as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should I continue using Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)?

One should take Septran - 400 + 80 mg as long as directed by the physician.

What can happen due to the overdose of Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)?

Due to an overdose of Septran-400+80 mg, skin rash and multiple allergic reactions can occur. Contact the doctor immediately if such things happen in case of overdose.

In case of missed dose of Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)-   

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)-

The side effects of Septran - 400 + 80 mg are as follows:

·        Nausea

·        Skin rash

·        Vomiting

·        Allergic reactions

Common drug interactions with Septran - 400 + 80 mg (Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim)-

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Septran- 400+80 mg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Septran - 400 + 80 mg are as follows:

·        Antidiabetic medicine

·        Quinapril

·        Valsartan

·        Potassium citrate

You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.

Warnings and Precautions:

1.     Avoid exposure to sunlight.

2.     If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

3.     Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.