Septran Ds Tablet 10

Septran DS Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections.

Uses of Septran DS Tablet are:

• Urinary Tract Infections: Treats bladder, urethra and kidney infections.
• Respiratory Infections: Treats chest infections and chronic bronchitis.
• Other Uses: Treats traveller's diarrhoea and prevents Pneumocystis pneumonia.

• Swallow Septran DS tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet, as this may affect the way the medication is absorbed in the body.
• Do not change your tablet dose or take them more often than prescribed.

• Septran DS tablet should be administered orally.

The two active ingredients in Septran DS tablet, sulphamethoxazole and trimethoprim, provide a powerful defence against bacterial infections. Their medicine activity of is as follows:

• Sulphamethoxazole: Sulphamethoxazole is an antibiotic that stops the bacteria from making folic acid. It is a chemical which they need to grow and multiply. By blocking this process, sulphamethoxazole helps to stop the bacteria from spreading and causing more harm.
• Trimethoprim: Trimethoprim, another antibiotic, interferes with DNA synthesis in the bacteria. By disrupting this process, trimethoprim prevents the bacteria from making new DNA, ultimately leading to their death.

• Store this medicine at a temperature below 30 ºC.
• Protect it from light and moisture.
• Keep Septran DS tablet away from children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date has passed.

• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and help flush out toxins from your body.
• For travellers' diarrhoea, it's crucial to replenish fluids and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea. Oral rehydration solutions or drinks with added electrolytes can be helpful.
• Consume a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
• Incorporate foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support your immune system and aid healing.
• Probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt or fermented foods may benefit intestinal infections by promoting healthy gut bacteria.
• Avoid spicy or acidic foods. It may worsen symptoms of respiratory infections or urinary tract infections.
• Avoid excessive physical exertion and take breaks when needed to conserve energy.

• Inform your doctor if you have folate deficiency before taking this medicine.
• Complete the full course of treatment as directed by your doctor, even if the symptoms improve before the treatment is finished. 
• Donot take this tablet unless specified by your doctor.
• If you have jaundice, inform your doctor before taking this tablet.