Sepmax DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet

Sepmax DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that contains sulfamethoxazole 800 mg and trimethoprim 160 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. Sepmax DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet is prescribed for specific infections when a doctor decides this higher-strength tablet is appropriate. Because it is a double-strength tablet, it delivers a full treatment dose in one tablet for many adults.

How it works: This tablet combines two antibiotics that block two different steps bacteria need to make folate, a vitamin-like substance they use to grow and multiply. By stopping that process, Sepmax DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet helps the body clear susceptible bacterial infections.

Sepmax DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet is the double-strength tablet form of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, so each tablet contains more medicine than standard-strength tablets. This can make dosing more convenient for adults who have been assessed by a clinician and need this strength rather than a lower-dose product. It is not meant to be chosen on your own, because the right dose depends on the infection, kidney function, and other medicines you take.

• Urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Some ear infections
• Some intestinal infections
• Other doctor-directed bacterial infections

• Swallow the Sepmax DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes, which is often twice daily for many infections.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Drink plenty of fluids while using this antibiotic unless your doctor tells you to limit fluids.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or prescriber specifically tells you to do so.

Each Sepmax DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet provides 800 mg of sulfamethoxazole plus 160 mg of trimethoprim. The dose may be taken once or twice daily depending on the infection, but the exact schedule and total daily amount are set by the doctor. For many adult regimens, this strength is used as one tablet per dose and the maximum daily amount should not be exceeded without medical direction.

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
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight

• This is a higher-strength tablet, so do not use it without a clinician deciding it is appropriate for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a sulfa allergy, trimethoprim allergy, or a past severe skin reaction to antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, folate deficiency, or are older and more sensitive to side effects.
• Stay hydrated, since this medicine can increase the risk of kidney-related side effects in some people.
• It may make you sun-sensitive, so limit tanning and use sun protection.
• Tell your prescriber if you take blood thinners, diabetes medicines, or other medicines that can interact strongly.
• If you have low sodium, high potassium, or certain heart conditions, your doctor may need extra monitoring.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics like spironolactone
• Methotrexate
• Phenytoin
• Diabetes medicines such as sulfonylureas

Store Sepmax DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and heat.