Septran Tablet

Septran Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains sulfamethoxazole plus trimethoprim in each tablet, as labelled, and is supplied by Koye Pharmaceuticals in a strip/box of 10 tablets. It belongs to the sulfonamide antibiotic combination class, often called co-trimoxazole. Septran Tablet is used to treat certain bacterial infections, including some urinary tract, respiratory, ear, gastrointestinal, and skin infections when the bacteria are susceptible. It does not treat colds, flu, or other viral infections.

How it works: Septran Tablet works by combining two antibiotics that block two different steps bacteria need to make folate, a nutrient they use to grow and multiply. Taken as a tablet, it delivers both medicines together through the stomach and intestines so they can work throughout the body against susceptible bacteria.

Septran Tablet is a standard oral tablet strength intended for patients whose infection and weight-based dosing have been assessed by a doctor. Because this tablet contains the full labeled amount in one dose unit, it may be chosen when a clinician wants a convenient tablet form rather than a lower-strength product that would require different tablet counts or a different schedule. The Septran Tablet strength is selected to match the prescribed total daily dose and the severity of the infection.

• Urinary tract infections
• Some respiratory tract infections
• Certain ear infections
• Some skin and soft tissue infections
• Traveler’s diarrhea caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Septran Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this tablet unless your doctor tells you to limit fluids.
• Do not crush or split unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is acceptable for your specific tablet.

Each Septran Tablet contains sulfamethoxazole plus trimethoprim as labelled on the pack, so the strength is fixed in one tablet. The number of tablets per dose and how often it is taken depend on the infection, age, kidney function, and other medicines; many patients take it twice daily, but the prescriber decides the exact schedule. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in 24 hours, because the correct daily maximum depends on the condition being treated and the patient’s 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
• Mild rash
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight

• Septran Tablet can cause serious allergic reactions, especially in people allergic to sulfonamide antibiotics or trimethoprim.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, folate deficiency, anemia, or a history of low blood counts.
• This medicine can raise potassium levels, so caution is needed if you have heart disease or take medicines that affect potassium.
• Avoid excessive sun or tanning beds because the tablet can make you more sun-sensitive.
• Tell your prescriber about all diabetes medicines, blood thinners, and seizure medicines before starting Septran Tablet.
• Alcohol is best limited or avoided if it worsens stomach upset or dehydration while you are taking the tablet.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell after taking this antibiotic.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics
• Methotrexate
• Sulfonylurea diabetes medicines
• Dofetilide

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