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Septran Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Septran 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

80 mg Trimethoprim + 400 mg Sulfamethoxazole

Manufacturer

GSK plc

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Septran Tablet used for?

  • Treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs) (Urinary tract infections (UTIs))
  • Bronchitis and other respiratory tract infections (Bronchitis aur anya respiratory tract infections)
  • Pneumonia in certain cases (Pneumonia (in certain cases))
Read full Uses guide →

Common side effects

  • Most people tolerate Septran Tablet well, but some might experience nausea.
  • Vomiting can occur in certain individuals.
  • Stomach pain is another common side effect.
Read full Side Effects guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not use if you are allergic to sulfonamides or trimethoprim.
  • Infants under two months of age should not take this medicine.
  • Individuals with a history of bone marrow problems should avoid it.

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameSeptran
Generic NameSulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim
Strength80 mg Trimethoprim + 400 mg Sulfamethoxazole
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntibiotic (Sulfonamide / Folic Acid Antagonist)
ManufacturerGSK plc
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

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

Septran Tablet is an antibiotic medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan. Its generic components are Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, which belong to the Antibiotic (Sulfonamide / Folic Acid Antagonist) class. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways in the body. It's important to follow your doctor’s prescribed dose and duration for effective treatment. PakVita provides simple explanations about Septran Tablet Uses, how to take it safely, side effects, and safety notes.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs) (Urinary tract infections (UTIs))
  • Bronchitis and other respiratory tract infections (Bronchitis aur anya respiratory tract infections)
  • Pneumonia in certain cases (Pneumonia (in certain cases))
  • Traveler’s diarrhea (Traveler's diarrhea)
  • Gastrointestinal bacterial infections
  • Middle ear infections (otitis media) in some cases

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with bacterial infections as prescribed by a doctor.
  • Patients suffering from urinary tract, respiratory or gastrointestinal infections.
  • Travelers who may be exposed to traveler’s diarrhea.

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

  • If you are allergic to sulfonamides or trimethoprim.
  • Infants under two months of age.
  • Individuals with a history of bone marrow problems.
  • Patients with severe liver disease.

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 lein.

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)

  • Do not use if you are allergic to sulfonamides or trimethoprim.
  • Infants under two months of age should not take this medicine.
  • Individuals with a history of bone marrow problems should avoid it.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

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

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Most people tolerate Septran Tablet well, but some might experience nausea., Vomiting can occur in certain individuals., Stomach pain is another common side effect.
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that affect kidney function.
  • Anticoagulants like warfarin.

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

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. 180 - 350 approx

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

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Septran Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Septran Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh urinary tract infections, bronchitis aur anya bacterial infections ko treat karti hai.

Q: Septran 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 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 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 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: 2025-10-31 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 Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Septran Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh urinary tract infections, bronchitis aur anya bacterial infections ko treat karti hai.

Septran 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 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 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 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.