SEPTRIN 40MG/200MG PER 5ML PAEDIATRIC SUSPENSION

Package Leaflet: Information for the User
®

Septrin 40mg/200mg per 5ml Paediatric Suspension
(co-trimoxazole)
Read all of this leaflet carefully before your child starts taking this
medicine because it contains important information for them.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your child’s doctor or
pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for your child only. Do not pass it
on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the
same as your child.
• If your child gets any side effects, talk to your child’s doctor or
pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this
leaflet. See section 4.
• The name of this medicine is Septrin® 40mg/200mg per 5ml Paediatric
Suspension but it will be referred to as Septrin throughout the
remainder of this leaflet.
• Septrin is also available in another strength.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Septrin is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before your child takes Septrin
3. How to give Septrin
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Septrin
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Septrin is and what it is used for
Septrin 40mg/200mg per 5ml Paediatric Suspension is a combination of
two different antibiotics called sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, which
is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. This medicine combination
is also named as co-trimoxazole. Like all antibiotics, Septrin only works
against some types of bacteria. This means that it is only suitable for
treating some types of infections.
Septrin can be used to treat or prevent:
• Lung infections (pneumonia or PJP) caused by a bacteria called
Pneumocystis jiroveci (previously known as Pneumocystis carinii).
• Infections caused by a bacteria called Toxoplasma (toxoplasmosis).
Septrin can be used to treat:
• Urinary bladder or urinary tract infections (water infections).
• Respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis.
• Ear infections such as otitis media.
• An infection called nocardiosis which can affect the lungs, skin and
brain.
2. What you need to know before your child takes Septrin
Your child should not take Septrin:
• If they are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim
or co-trimoxazole or any of the other ingredients of Septrin (see
section 6: Contents of the pack and other information).
• If they are allergic to sulphonamide medicines. Examples include
sulphonylureas (such as gliclazide and glibenclamide) or thiazide
diuretics (such as bendroflumethiazide – a water tablet).
• If they have severe liver or kidney problems.
• If they have ever had a problem with their blood causing bruises or
bleeding (thrombocytopenia).
• If you have been told that your child have a rare blood problem called
porphyria, which can affect their skin or nervous system.
Septrin should not be given to your child if they are less than 6 weeks old
or were premature. Unless it is for the treatment or prevention of PJP. In
this case, Septrin should not be given if they are less than 4 weeks old.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to your child, talk to their
doctor or pharmacist before they take Septrin.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before taking Septrin:
• If they have severe allergies or asthma.
• Potentially life-threatening skin rashes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome,
toxic epidermal necrolysis) have been reported with the use of Septrin
appearing initially as reddish target-like spots or circular patches often
with central blisters on the trunk.
• Additional signs to look for include ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose,
genitals and conjunctivitis (red and swollen eyes).
• These potentially life-threatening skin rashes are often accompanied
by flu-like symptoms. The rash may progress to widespread blistering
or peeling of the skin.
• The highest risk for occurrence of serious skin reactions is within the
first weeks of treatment.
• If your child has developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic
epidermal necrolysis with the use of Septrin your child must not be restarted on Septrin at any time.
• If your child develops a rash or these skin symptoms, stop giving
Septrin, seek urgent advice from a doctor and tell him that your child is
taking this medicine.
• If you have been told that your child is at risk for a rare blood disorder
called porphyria.
• If they don’t have enough folic acid (a vitamin) in their body – which
can make their skin pale and make them feel tired, weak and
breathless. This is known as anaemia.
• If they have a disease called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
deficiency, which can cause jaundice or spontaneous destruction of
red blood cells.

• If they have a problem with their metabolism called phenylketonuria
and are not on a special diet to help their condition.
• If they are underweight or malnourished.
• If you have been told by your child’s doctor that your child has a lot of
potassium in their blood.
• If they have a kidney disease.
• If they have severe allergy or bronchial asthma.
• If your child has a severe blood disorder, such as a low number of red
blood cells (anaemia), a low number of white blood cells (leucopenia)
or a low number of platelets, which may cause bleeding and bruising
(thrombocytopenia).
Other medicines and Septrin
Tell your child’s doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, has recently
taken or might take any other medicines. This is because Septrin can
affect the way some medicines work. Also some other medicines can
affect the way Septrin works.
In particular tell your child’s doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking
any of the following medicines:
• Diuretics (water tablets), which help increase the amount of urine
produced.
• Pyrimethamine, used to treat and prevent malaria, and to treat
diarrhoea.
• Ciclosporin, used after organ transplant surgeries.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin.
• Phenytoin, used to treat epilepsy (fits).
• Medicines used to treat diabetes, such as glibenclamide, glipizide or
tolbutamide (sulphonylureas) and repaglinide.
• Medicines to treat problems with the way the heart beats such as
digoxin or procainamide.
• Amantadine, used to treat Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, flu
or shingles.
• Medicines to treat HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), called
zidovudine or lamivudine.
• Medicines that can increase the amount of potassium in the blood,
such as diuretics (water tablets, which help increase the amount of
urine produced), steroids (like prednisolone) and digoxin.
• Methotrexate, a medicine used to treat certain cancers or certain
diseases affecting the immune system.
• Folinic acid.
• Rifampicin, an antibiotic.
• Contraceptive medicines.
Septrin with food and drink
Your child should take Septrin with some food or drink. This will stop
them feeling sick (nausea) or having diarrhoea. Although it is better to
take it with food, they can still take it on an empty stomach.
Make sure your child drink plenty of fluid such as water while they are
taking Septrin.
Septrin contains
3.25g sorbitol in every 5ml spoonful. If you have been told by your child’s
doctor that they cannot tolerate or digest some sugars (has an
intolerance to some sugars), contact your child’s doctor before giving this
medicinal product to your child.
• A small amount of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per 5ml
spoonful.
• Methylparahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions
(possibly delayed).
• Benzoate, which may increase the risk of jaundice in newborn babies.
• Less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml, i.e. essentially ‘sodium free’.
3. How to give Septrin
Always ensure your child takes Septrin exactly as their doctor or
pharmacist has told you. Check with their doctor or pharmacist if you are
not sure.
Usual dose
The dose to be given will depend on the age of your child:
• 6 to 12 years old: two 5ml spoonfuls in a morning and two 5ml
spoonfuls in an evening.
• 6 months to 5 years: one 5ml spoonful in a morning and one 5ml
spoonful in an evening.
• 6 weeks to 5 months: one 2.5ml spoonful in a morning and one 2.5ml
spoonful in an evening.
• Septrin should be taken for at least five days
• Make sure that your child finishes the course of Septrin which their
doctor has prescribed.
Special dose
The dose of Septrin and how long your child needs to take it depends on
the infection they have and how bad it is. Your child’s doctor may
prescribe you a different dose or length of course of Septrin to
• Treat urinary tract (water) infections.
• Treat and prevent lung infections caused by the bacteria Pneumocystis
jiroveci.
• Treat infections caused by the bacteria Toxoplasma (toxoplasmosis) or
Nocardia (nocardiosis).
If your child takes Septrin for a long time their doctor may
• Take blood to test whether the medicine is working properly.
• Prescribe folic acid (a vitamin) for your child to take at the same time
as Septrin.

If your child takes more Septrin than they should
If your child takes more Septrin than they should, talk to their doctor or go
to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you.
If your child has taken too much Septrin they may
• Feel or be sick.
• Feel dizzy or confused.
If you forget to give your child Septrin
• If a dose is forgotten, your child should take it as soon as possible.
• Do not give your child a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Septrin can cause side effects, although not
everybody gets them.
Your child may experience the following side effects with this medicine.
Stop giving your child Septrin and tell your child’s doctor immediately if
your child has an allergic reaction. Chances of an allergic reaction is very
rare (fewer than 1 in 10,000 people are affected), signs of an allergic
reaction include
Allergic reactions
• Difficulty in breathing.
• Fainting.
• Swelling of face.
• Swelling of mouth, tongue or throat which may be red and painful
and/or cause difficulty in swallowing.
• Chest pain.
• Red patches on the skin.
Very Common (more than 1 in 10 people)
• High levels of potassium in your blood, which can cause abnormal
heart beats (palpitations).
Common (less than 1 in 10 people)
• A fungal infection called thrush or candidiasis which can affect your
child’s mouth or vagina.
• Headache.
• Feeling sick (nausea).
• Diarrhoea.
• Skin rashes.
Uncommon (less than 1 in 100)
• Being sick (vomiting).
Very Rare (less than 1 in 10,000 people)
• Fever (high temperature) or frequent infections.
• Sudden wheeziness or difficulty breathing.
• Potentially life-threatening skin rashes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome,
toxic epidermal necrolysis) have been reported (see Warnings and
precautions).
• Mouth ulcers, cold sores and ulcers or soreness of the tongue.
• Skin lumps or hives (raised, red or white, itchy patches of skin).
• Blisters on the skin or inside the mouth, nose, vagina or bottom.
• Inflammation of the eye which causes pain and redness.
• The appearance of a rash or sunburn when your child has been
outside (even on a cloudy day).
• Low levels of sodium in the blood.
• Changes in blood tests.
• Feeling weak, tired or listless, pale skin (anaemia).
• Heart problems.
• Jaundice (the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow). This can
occur at the same time as unexpected bleeding or bruising.
• Pains in the stomach, which can occur with blood in the faeces (poo).
• Pains in the chest, muscles or joints and muscle weakness.
• Arthritis.
• Problems with the urine. Difficulty passing urine. Passing more or less
urine than usual. Blood or cloudiness in the urine.
• Kidney problems.
• Sudden headache or stiffness of the neck, accompanied by fever (high
temperature).
• Problems controlling movements.
• Fits (convulsions or seizures).
• Feeling unsteady or giddy.
• Ringing or other unusual sounds in the ears.
• Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.
• Seeing strange or unusual sights (hallucinations).
• Depression.
• Muscle pain and/or muscle weakness in HIV patients.
• Loss of appetite.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the
safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Septrin
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25oC.
Store in the original packaging to protect from light.
Do not use Septrin after the expiry date which is stated on the label
and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• If your medicine becomes discoloured or shows any sign of
deterioration, return it to your pharmacist.
• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household
waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer
required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

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•
•
•

6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Septrin contains
Each 5ml contains trimethoprim 40mg and sulfamethoxazole 200mg.
Also contains sorbitol 70%, glycerol (E422), dispersible cellulose, sodium
carmellose, polysorbate 80, methylparahydroxybenzoate (E218), sodium
benzoate (E211), saccharin sodium, banana flavour (propylene glycol
E1520, sodium citrate E331), ethanol (96%), vanilla flavour (benzyl
alcohol, caramel colouring E150d, propylene glycol E1520, glycerol
E422, water) and purified water.
What Septrin looks like and contents of the pack
Septrin is an off-white suspension with characteristic banana and vanilla
odour. The suspension is supplied in a brown glass bottle with metal
screw cap. The medicine comes with a plastic double-ended 5ml/2.5ml
measuring spoon.
Septrin is available in packs of 1 bottle containing 100ml of suspension.
Manufactured by
Alcalá Farma, S.L, Avenida de Madrid 82, Alcalá de Henares,
28802 Madrid, Spain.
Procured from within the EU by the Product Licence Holder:
MPT Pharma Ltd., Westgate Business Park, Unit 5-7 Tintagel Way,
Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8ER.
Repackaged by MPT Pharma Ltd.
PL: 33532/0758
POM
Leaflet dated 23rd February 2017
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Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg per 5ml Paediatric Suspension
(co-trimoxazole)
Read all of this leaflet carefully before your child starts taking this
medicine because it contains important information for them.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your child’s doctor or
pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for your child only. Do not pass it
on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the
same as your child.
• If your child gets any side effects, talk to your child’s doctor or
pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this
leaflet. See section 4.
• The name of this medicine is Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg per 5ml
Paediatric Suspension but it will be referred to as Co-trimoxazole
throughout the remainder of this leaflet.
• Co-trimoxazole is also available in another strength.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Co-trimoxazole is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before your child takes Co-trimoxazole
3. How to give Co-trimoxazole
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Co-trimoxazole
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Co-trimoxazole is and what it is used for
Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg per 5ml Paediatric Suspension is a
combination of two different antibiotics called sulfamethoxazole and
trimethoprim, which is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. This
medicine combination is also named as co-trimoxazole. Like all
antibiotics, Co-trimoxazole only works against some types of bacteria.
This means that it is only suitable for treating some types of infections.
Co-trimoxazole can be used to treat or prevent:
• Lung infections (pneumonia or PJP) caused by a bacteria called
Pneumocystis jiroveci (previously known as Pneumocystis carinii).
• Infections caused by a bacteria called Toxoplasma (toxoplasmosis).
Co-trimoxazole can be used to treat:
• Urinary bladder or urinary tract infections (water infections).
• Respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis.
• Ear infections such as otitis media.
• An infection called nocardiosis which can affect the lungs, skin and
brain.
2. What you need to know before your child takes
Co-trimoxazole
Your child should not take Co-trimoxazole:
• If they are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim
or co-trimoxazole or any of the other ingredients of Co-trimoxazole
(see section 6: Contents of the pack and other information).
• If they are allergic to sulphonamide medicines. Examples include
sulphonylureas (such as gliclazide and glibenclamide) or thiazide
diuretics (such as bendroflumethiazide – a water tablet).
• If they have severe liver or kidney problems.
• If they have ever had a problem with their blood causing bruises or
bleeding (thrombocytopenia).
• If you have been told that your child have a rare blood problem called
porphyria, which can affect their skin or nervous system.
Co-trimoxazole should not be given to your child if they are less than 6
weeks old or were premature. Unless it is for the treatment or prevention
of PJP. In this case, Co-trimoxazole should not be given if they are less
than 4 weeks old.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to your child, talk to their
doctor or pharmacist before they take Co-trimoxazole.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist before taking Co-trimoxazole:
• If they have severe allergies or asthma.
• Potentially life-threatening skin rashes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome,
toxic epidermal necrolysis) have been reported with the use of
Co-trimoxazole appearing initially as reddish target-like spots or
circular patches often with central blisters on the trunk.
• Additional signs to look for include ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose,
genitals and conjunctivitis (red and swollen eyes).
• These potentially life-threatening skin rashes are often accompanied
by flu-like symptoms. The rash may progress to widespread blistering
or peeling of the skin.
• The highest risk for occurrence of serious skin reactions is within the
first weeks of treatment.
• If your child has developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic
epidermal necrolysis with the use of Co-trimoxazole your child must
not be re-started on Co-trimoxazole at any time.
• If your child develops a rash or these skin symptoms, stop giving
Co-trimoxazole, seek urgent advice from a doctor and tell him that your
child is taking this medicine.
• If you have been told that your child is at risk for a rare blood disorder
called porphyria.
• If they don’t have enough folic acid (a vitamin) in their body – which
can make their skin pale and make them feel tired, weak and
breathless. This is known as anaemia.

• If they have a disease called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
deficiency, which can cause jaundice or spontaneous destruction of
red blood cells.
• If they have a problem with their metabolism called phenylketonuria
and are not on a special diet to help their condition.
• If they are underweight or malnourished.
• If you have been told by your child’s doctor that your child has a lot of
potassium in their blood.
• If they have a kidney disease.
• If they have severe allergy or bronchial asthma.
• If your child has a severe blood disorder, such as a low number of red
blood cells (anaemia), a low number of white blood cells (leucopenia)
or a low number of platelets, which may cause bleeding and bruising
(thrombocytopenia).
Other medicines and Co-trimoxazole
Tell your child’s doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, has recently
taken or might take any other medicines. This is because Co-trimoxazole
can affect the way some medicines work. Also some other medicines can
affect the way Co-trimoxazole works.
In particular tell your child’s doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking
any of the following medicines:
• Diuretics (water tablets), which help increase the amount of urine
produced.
• Pyrimethamine, used to treat and prevent malaria, and to treat
diarrhoea.
• Ciclosporin, used after organ transplant surgeries.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin.
• Phenytoin, used to treat epilepsy (fits).
• Medicines used to treat diabetes, such as glibenclamide, glipizide or
tolbutamide (sulphonylureas) and repaglinide.
• Medicines to treat problems with the way the heart beats such as
digoxin or procainamide.
• Amantadine, used to treat Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, flu
or shingles.
• Medicines to treat HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), called
zidovudine or lamivudine.
• Medicines that can increase the amount of potassium in the blood,
such as diuretics (water tablets, which help increase the amount of
urine produced), steroids (like prednisolone) and digoxin.
• Methotrexate, a medicine used to treat certain cancers or certain
diseases affecting the immune system.
• Folinic acid.
• Rifampicin, an antibiotic.
• Contraceptive medicines.
Co-trimoxazole with food and drink
Your child should take Co-trimoxazole with some food or drink. This will
stop them feeling sick (nausea) or having diarrhoea. Although it is better
to take it with food, they can still take it on an empty stomach.
Make sure your child drink plenty of fluid such as water while they are
taking Co-trimoxazole.
Co-trimoxazole contains
3.25g sorbitol in every 5ml spoonful. If you have been told by your child’s
doctor that they cannot tolerate or digest some sugars (has an
intolerance to some sugars), contact your child’s doctor before giving this
medicinal product to your child.
• A small amount of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per 5ml
spoonful.
• Methylparahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions
(possibly delayed).
• Benzoate, which may increase the risk of jaundice in newborn babies.
• Less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml, i.e. essentially ‘sodium free’.
3. How to give Co-trimoxazole
Always ensure your child takes Co-trimoxazole exactly as their doctor or
pharmacist has told you. Check with their doctor or pharmacist if you are
not sure.
Usual dose
The dose to be given will depend on the age of your child:
• 6 to 12 years old: two 5ml spoonfuls in a morning and two 5ml
spoonfuls in an evening.
• 6 months to 5 years: one 5ml spoonful in a morning and one 5ml
spoonful in an evening.
• 6 weeks to 5 months: one 2.5ml spoonful in a morning and one 2.5ml
spoonful in an evening.
• Co-trimoxazole should be taken for at least five days
• Make sure that your child finishes the course of Co-trimoxazole which
their doctor has prescribed.
Special dose
The dose of Co-trimoxazole and how long your child needs to take it
depends on the infection they have and how bad it is. Your child’s doctor
may prescribe you a different dose or length of course of Co-trimoxazole
to
• Treat urinary tract (water) infections.
• Treat and prevent lung infections caused by the bacteria Pneumocystis
jiroveci.
• Treat infections caused by the bacteria Toxoplasma (toxoplasmosis) or
Nocardia (nocardiosis).

If your child takes Co-trimoxazole for a long time their doctor may
• Take blood to test whether the medicine is working properly.
• Prescribe folic acid (a vitamin) for your child to take at the same time
as Co-trimoxazole.
If your child takes more Co-trimoxazole than they should
If your child takes more Co-trimoxazole than they should, talk to their
doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with
you.
If your child has taken too much Co-trimoxazole they may
• Feel or be sick.
• Feel dizzy or confused.
If you forget to give your child Co-trimoxazole
• If a dose is forgotten, your child should take it as soon as possible.
• Do not give your child a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Co-trimoxazole can cause side effects, although not
everybody gets them.
Your child may experience the following side effects with this medicine.
Stop giving your child Co-trimoxazole and tell your child’s doctor
immediately if your child has an allergic reaction. Chances of an allergic
reaction is very rare (fewer than 1 in 10,000 people are affected), signs of
an allergic reaction include
Allergic reactions
• Difficulty in breathing.
• Fainting.
• Swelling of face.
• Swelling of mouth, tongue or throat which may be red and painful
and/or cause difficulty in swallowing.
• Chest pain.
• Red patches on the skin.
Very Common (more than 1 in 10 people)
• High levels of potassium in your blood, which can cause abnormal
heart beats (palpitations).
Common (less than 1 in 10 people)
• A fungal infection called thrush or candidiasis which can affect your
child’s mouth or vagina.
• Headache.
• Feeling sick (nausea).
• Diarrhoea.
• Skin rashes.
Uncommon (less than 1 in 100)
• Being sick (vomiting).
Very Rare (less than 1 in 10,000 people)
• Fever (high temperature) or frequent infections.
• Sudden wheeziness or difficulty breathing.
• Potentially life-threatening skin rashes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome,
toxic epidermal necrolysis) have been reported (see Warnings and
precautions).
• Mouth ulcers, cold sores and ulcers or soreness of the tongue.
• Skin lumps or hives (raised, red or white, itchy patches of skin).
• Blisters on the skin or inside the mouth, nose, vagina or bottom.
• Inflammation of the eye which causes pain and redness.
• The appearance of a rash or sunburn when your child has been
outside (even on a cloudy day).
• Low levels of sodium in the blood.
• Changes in blood tests.
• Feeling weak, tired or listless, pale skin (anaemia).
• Heart problems.
• Jaundice (the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow). This can
occur at the same time as unexpected bleeding or bruising.
• Pains in the stomach, which can occur with blood in the faeces (poo).
• Pains in the chest, muscles or joints and muscle weakness.
• Arthritis.
• Problems with the urine. Difficulty passing urine. Passing more or less
urine than usual. Blood or cloudiness in the urine.
• Kidney problems.
• Sudden headache or stiffness of the neck, accompanied by fever (high
temperature).
• Problems controlling movements.
• Fits (convulsions or seizures).
• Feeling unsteady or giddy.
• Ringing or other unusual sounds in the ears.
• Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.
• Seeing strange or unusual sights (hallucinations).
• Depression.
• Muscle pain and/or muscle weakness in HIV patients.
• Loss of appetite.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the
safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Co-trimoxazole
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25oC.
Store in the original packaging to protect from light.
Do not use Co-trimoxazole after the expiry date which is stated on the
label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• If your medicine becomes discoloured or shows any sign of
deterioration, return it to your pharmacist.
• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household
waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer
required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

•
•
•
•

6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Co-trimoxazole contains
Each 5ml contains trimethoprim 40mg and sulfamethoxazole 200mg.
Also contains sorbitol 70%, glycerol (E422), dispersible cellulose, sodium
carmellose, polysorbate 80, methylparahydroxybenzoate (E218), sodium
benzoate (E211), saccharin sodium, banana flavour (propylene glycol
E1520, sodium citrate E331), ethanol (96%), vanilla flavour (benzyl
alcohol, caramel colouring E150d, propylene glycol E1520, glycerol
E422, water) and purified water.
What Co-trimoxazole looks like and contents of the pack
Co-trimoxazole is an off-white suspension with characteristic banana and
vanilla odour. The suspension is supplied in a brown glass bottle with
metal screw cap. The medicine comes with a plastic double-ended
5ml/2.5ml measuring spoon.
Co-trimoxazole is available in packs of 1 bottle containing 100ml of
suspension.
Manufactured by
Alcalá Farma, S.L, Avenida de Madrid 82, Alcalá de Henares,
28802 Madrid, Spain.
Procured from within the EU by the Product Licence Holder:
MPT Pharma Ltd., Westgate Business Park, Unit 5-7 Tintagel Way,
Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8ER.
Repackaged by MPT Pharma Ltd.
PL: 33532/0758
POM
Leaflet dated 23rd February 2017
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