Septran DS, Trimethoprim/ Sulphamethoxazole

Trimethoprim is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Trimethoprim is known as an antibiotic. Trimethoprim　stops the bacterial cells from producing folic acid, Folic acid is a vitamin required for bacterial replication.

Patients who take Trimethoprim　may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Skin rash,
Allergic reaction

Sulphamethoxazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Sulphamethoxazole is known as an antibiotic. Sulphamethoxazole works by stopping the bacteria from producing folic acid. Folic acid is a vitamin required for bacterial replication. Thus this kills the bacteria and stops the infection from spreading

Some of the potential side effects of Sulphamethoxazole can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Skin rash,
Allergic reaction