Actual Medicinal Product (AMP) Co-trimoxazole 160mg/800mg tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)

Stability Information

(Some stability information inherited from generic)

Stability
compatible_special_measures logo Lack of data and/or stability concerns exist. MCA use may be acceptable but is likely to be off-label and require mitigation measures. Keep medicines in MCAs for the shortest time necessary. Generally, up to 5 weeks maximum unless otherwise specified, or up to 8 weeks if the MCA is airtight (sealed). Consider the risk of potency loss or dose variability and monitor for changes in efficacy or adverse effects after MCA initiation.
Notes

Light sensitive medicine. Store in light resistant container.   Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCAs.
Manufacturer recommends storing in original container. Anecdotal reports of use in MCAs for up to 7 days (low quality evidence)

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products co-trimoxazole forte 160/800mg tablets (Aspen) and co-trimoxazole forte 160/800mg tablets (Tillomed Laboratories Ltd).

Generic
Co-trimoxazole
Formulation
Co-trimoxazole 160mg/800mg tablets
  • Co-trimoxazole
    • Co-trimoxazole 160mg/800mg tablets

      • Co-trimoxazole 160mg/800mg tablets (CST Pharma Ltd)