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Septran DS Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Septran DS Tablet (Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

800mg Sulfamethoxazole + 160mg Trimethoprim

Manufacturer

GSK plc

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Septran DS Tablet used for?

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Traveller’s diarrhoea (traveller's diarrhoea)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Septran DS Tablet if you are allergic to sulfonamides or trimethoprim
  • Severe liver disease patients should not use this medicine without consulting a doctor

Septran DS Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameSeptran DS
Generic NameSulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim
Strength800mg Sulfamethoxazole + 160mg Trimethoprim
FormTablet
Drug ClassSulfonamide Antibiotic
ManufacturerGSK plc
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 250 - 450 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Septran DS Tablet? (Septran DS Tablet kya hai)

Septran DS Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various bacterial infections. It contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, which are active ingredients that work together to treat infections. This medication targets inflammatory pathways in the body related to infections. Following your doctor's prescription regarding dosage and duration is crucial for effective treatment.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Traveller’s diarrhoea (traveller's diarrhoea)
  • Shigellosis
  • Ear infections
  • Respiratory infections

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with bacterial infections
  • Patients prescribed by a doctor for specific conditions
  • BP patients

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If allergic to sulfonamides or trimethoprim
  • Severe liver disease patients
  • Individuals with severe kidney impairment
  • Folate deficiency anaemia

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Septran DS Tablet if you are allergic to sulfonamides or trimethoprim
  • Severe liver disease patients should not use this medicine without consulting a doctor

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that affect kidney function
  • Heart medicines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Saans phoolna

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousSulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim
Alternative brandVariousSulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 250 - 450 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Septran DS Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Septran DS Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Septran DS Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Septran DS Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Septran DS Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Septran DS Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-15 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Septran DS Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Septran DS Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Septran DS Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Septran DS Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Septran DS Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Septran DS Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.