Sumetrol 400 mg/80 mg Tablet

Sumetrol 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that contains sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg in each tablet. This combination belongs to the sulfonamide antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Sumetrol 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is commonly prescribed for infections such as urinary tract infections, some ear infections, bronchitis, and other susceptible bacterial infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. It should be used only when prescribed and as directed to help clear the infection and reduce the risk of resistance.

How it works: Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim work together by blocking two different steps bacteria need to make folate, which they need to grow and multiply. In this tablet form, the combination is swallowed and absorbed into the body to fight the infection from within.

Sumetrol 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is a standard-strength tablet, often used when a doctor wants an oral antibiotic option that is easy to adjust by number of tablets taken. Unlike higher-dose combination tablets, this strength can fit more individualized dosing schedules because each tablet delivers 400 mg sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg trimethoprim. A clinician may choose Sumetrol 400 mg/80 mg Tablet based on the type of infection, severity, kidney function, age, and how the medicine is being tolerated.

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

• Swallow Sumetrol 400 mg/80 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; try to space doses evenly.
• It may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this antibiotic unless your clinician tells you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.

Each Sumetrol 400 mg/80 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg of trimethoprim. The number of tablets and how often they are taken depends on the infection being treated, and dosing may range from once daily to twice daily or another schedule chosen by the doctor; the exact regimen and maximum daily amount should be determined by the prescriber. Because this is a specific antibiotic strength, it should not be self-dosed or substituted for another schedule without medical advice.

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

• Do not use if you are allergic to sulfonamide antibiotics or trimethoprim.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, folate deficiency, or a history of blood disorders.
• Use extra caution if you are older, dehydrated, or have reduced kidney function, because this strength may need dose adjustment.
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure and tanning beds; this tablet can increase sun sensitivity.
• Do not use during pregnancy or in infants unless a clinician specifically directs it.
• Tell your clinician about diabetes medicines, warfarin, seizure medicines, and ACE inhibitors or ARBs before starting.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or if your doctor advises against it during treatment.

• Warfarin
• Methotrexate
• ACE inhibitors or ARBs such as lisinopril or losartan
• Potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone
• Certain diabetes medicines, including sulfonylureas

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