How Long Does Septrin Last?

[Claire W]

Emma and Erika are both on a course of Septrin for a mild UTI. I was given a fresh bottle from the vets today but I have found two bottles in my medicine box from last year. One of the bottles has been opened (May 2014) and one hasn't (November 2014) When I say bottles, I mean the brown prescription bottles they pour it in to from the main bottle.

I'm just wondering whether anyone knows if they are safe to use?

 

[rosie and bramble]

I would say the May one definitely needs to be discarded but the November one may be ok as it is just 6 months, really though I wouldn't take the risk x

 

[Wiebke]

Your May one is definitely over and the November one is borderline (6 months).

 

[Claire W]

Thank you. May be I'll just use the new one given today and bin the rest x

 

[pig in the city]

Yes, these medicines, once they are dispensed don't last very long. They wouldn't harm your piggy but they just may not be effective. Hope they get well soon! X

 

[Claire W]

Thank you x