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Glaxosmithkline
Septran DS Susp 50ml
Sulfamethoxazole 50 mL + Trimethoprim 50 mL
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 1 Susp
Prescription may be requested
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Frequently asked
What should I avoid while taking this medicine?
While taking Septran DS Syrup (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim), you should avoid certain substances, foods, and environmental exposures to prevent side effects and ensure the medicine works properly.
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Product Summary:
Septran DS contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, a combination antibiotic that inhibits bacterial folate metabolism at two different steps, producing an antibacterial effect.
Who It's For:
Patients with susceptible bacterial infections when co-trimoxazole is considered appropriate by a healthcare professional.
Key Benefits:
Treats susceptible bacterial infections Provides dual antibacterial action Effective against a range of respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, and other bacterial infections
- Generic name
- Sulfamethoxazole 50 mL + Trimethoprim 50 mL
- Manufacturer
- Glaxosmithkline
- Form
- Suspension
- Pack size
- Pack of 1 Susp
- Prescription
- Relaxed — may be requested
- MRP
- Rs.100.91
Uses
Primary Use:
Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections, including certain urinary and respiratory tract infections.
Also Used For:
Urinary tract infections Respiratory tract infections Certain gastrointestinal infections Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia treatment or prevention Some skin and soft-tissue infections
Who May Benefit:
Patients with a confirmed or strongly suspected infection caused by bacteria susceptible to co-trimoxazole.
Warnings & interactions
Warnings:
Use only as prescribed and complete the prescribed course. Maintain adequate fluid intake unless fluid restriction has been advised. Stop and seek medical advice if severe rash, blistering, mouth ulcers, or skin peeling develops. Use cautiously in kidney or liver impairment. May increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Avoid If:
Allergy to sulfonamides, trimethoprim, or related medicines. Severe liver or kidney impairment without appropriate medical supervision. Significant folate-deficiency anemia. Concomitant use with dofetilide. Pregnancy, particularly near term, unless specifically prescribed by a physician.
Interactions:
Important interactions include warfarin, methotrexate, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, potassium-sparing diuretics, spironolactone, phenytoin, digoxin, and certain diabetes medicines. It can increase potassium and may alter blood levels/effects of some medicines.
Common side effects
Nausea, vomiting, rash
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