Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet

Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonamide antibiotic combination class, often called co-trimoxazole or TMP-SMX. Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is used to treat certain bacterial infections, including some urinary tract, respiratory, ear, and skin infections, when the bacteria are likely to respond to this medicine.

How it works: Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim work together by blocking two steps bacteria need to make folic acid, which helps stop the bacteria from growing. In tablet form, Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to reach the infection through the bloodstream.

Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is the standard single-tablet strength for this antibiotic combination, and it is commonly used in regimens where a prescriber wants a full-strength tablet that can be taken in divided or repeated doses. Because there are no other Alphatram strengths or forms listed here, this 400 mg/80 mg tablet is the exact product your doctor may choose when the tablet form fits the prescribed dose schedule.

• Urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Some ear infections
• Some skin infections
• Other bacterial infections as prescribed

• Swallow Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed and at evenly spaced times.
• It may be taken with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this tablet unless your doctor tells you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush, split, or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.

Each Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet provides sulfamethoxazole 400 mg plus trimethoprim 80 mg. Depending on the infection, this strength may be taken once or several times a day, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by your doctor based on the infection and your medical history.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Mild diarrhea
• Headache
• Rash or itching
• Mild dizziness or stomach upset

• Do not use Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet if you have a sulfonamide allergy unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of folate deficiency.
• Stay well hydrated because this tablet can increase the risk of kidney-related side effects.
• Use extra caution if you are older, weak, or taking other medicines that can raise potassium.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while taking this antibiotic.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• ACE inhibitors or ARBs and other potassium-raising medicines
• Diuretics, especially in older adults
• Phenytoin or certain seizure medicines

Store Alphatram 400 mg/80 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.