Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet

Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonamide antibiotic combination class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet for infections such as urinary tract infections, some ear or respiratory infections, and other susceptible bacterial infections when this combination is appropriate.

How it works: This tablet combines two antibiotics that block bacteria from making folic acid, which they need to grow and multiply. By stopping that process, Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet helps your body clear the infection.

Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is a standard-strength single tablet form of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, and it is one of the common tablet strengths used in practice. Because each tablet contains 400 mg/80 mg, a doctor may choose it when they want a flexible tablet dose that can be taken more than once daily, rather than a higher-strength tablet used for different schedules. It is meant for people whose infection and overall health have been assessed by a clinician, since the right dose depends on the infection being treated and kidney function.

• Urinary tract infections
• Some ear infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by susceptible bacteria
• Other bacterial infections your doctor decides are appropriate

• Swallow Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it at evenly spaced times as prescribed to keep a steady antibiotic level.
• You may take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to do so.

Each Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet provides 400 mg sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg trimethoprim. The exact dose and how many times per day it is taken depend on the infection, age, kidney function, and other medicines; the doctor decides the schedule. In many adults, this tablet is taken more than once a day, and the total daily amount should not be increased unless a prescriber directs it.

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
• Skin rash or itching
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to sulfa drugs, trimethoprim, or similar antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, folate deficiency, or a history of blood disorders.
• This antibiotic can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so protect your skin from too much sun.
• Stay well hydrated unless your clinician says otherwise, because this tablet can contribute to kidney-related side effects in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you take a potassium-raising medicine or if you have a history of high potassium.
• Use caution when driving until you know how Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet affects you, especially if it causes dizziness.
• Do not use it for viral infections, and do not share it with anyone else.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics that can raise potassium
• Methotrexate
• Phenytoin
• Dofetilide

Store Nolapse 400 mg/80 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.