Please read this leaflet before taking this medicine.

‘Magnapen’ syrup is prescribed mainly for children, but may also be prescribed for adults. This leaflet is written with child patients and their parents in mind; but the information enclosed is just as important if you are taking the medicine yourself, as an adult, or are helping another adult to take it.

It is essential to follow your doctor’s advice. If there is anything you do not understand, please ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).

Keep this leaflet until all the prescribed course of ‘Magnapen’ has been finished. You may want to read it again.

It is the maker’s name for one of a group of antibiotics called penicillins. The active ingredient in ‘Magnapen’ is ampicillin.

It is used to treat a range of bacterial infections.

1. This medicine is unsuitable for people who are allergic to penicillin. (You will find more information about this later in the leaflet).
1. Give ‘Magnapen’ to your child as directed by your doctor. Read the dispensing label.
1. Keep giving your child ‘Magnapen’ until all the prescribed course is finished. Do not stop just because your child feel better.
1. Like all medicines, ‘Magnapen’ can sometimes cause unwanted effects. (You will find more information about this later in the leaflet).
1. ‘Magnapen’ Syrup should be kept cool (below 15º) – preferably in a refrigerator.
1. Always keep medicines out of the reach of children.
1. Before taking any medicines, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant (or think you could be) or if you are breast feeding.

If you think your child may be allergic to penicillin, check with your doctor before giving this medicine.

Follow your doctor’s directions about how and when to give your child ‘Magnapen’. Please read the dispensing label carefully. Your pharmacist or doctor can help if you are not sure.

‘Magnapen’ Syrup should be given using the 5 ml spoon or syringe provided by the pharmacist. Make sure the whole dose is swallowed each time.

DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHILD MORE THAN THE DOSE YOUR DOCTOR HAS RECOMMENDED.

Space the doses as evenly as possible through the day and give each dose half to one hour before food. For example, if you have been told to give ‘Magnapen’ to your child four times a day:

If you forget to give a dose at the right time, give it as soon as you remember. Then carry on as before, but do not give two doses within an hour or so of each other.

Keep giving your child ‘Magnapen’ until the prescribed course is finished. Do not stop just because your child feels better. If you stop too soon, the infection may start up again.

If your child still feels unwell at the end of the prescribed course of treatment, tell your doctor.

A few people may find that ‘Magnapen’ makes them feel sick (nausea) or gives them diarrhoea. If this happens, the symptoms are usually mild. If your child suffers badly, tell your doctor.

Tell your doctor immediately if your child start to itch or develop a rash or any other unusual problems while receiving this course of treatment, as he may advise that it be stopped.

If your doctor decides to stop the treatment, return any left-over medicine to the pharmacist.

If a large amount has been taken, consult your doctor or local hospital casualty department at once.

‘Magnapen’ Syrup should be stored tightly capped in a cool place (below 15ºC) – preferably in a refrigerator (but not frozen). All medicine should be kept out of reach of children.

Remember this medicine has been prescribed just for your child. Do not give this medicine to anyone else – it may not be suitable for them, even if their symptoms seem to be the same as your child’s.

‘Magnapen’ Syrup contains co-fluampicil 125/125 (125 mg of ampicillin as ampicillin trihydrate and 125 mg of flucloxacillin as flucloxacillin magnesium) in each 5 ml spoonful

Non-proprietary name: Co-fluampicil Oral Suspension.

‘Magnapen’ Syrup also contains inactive ingredients to make the medicine acceptable. Amongst these are disodium edetate, sodium benzoate and sucrose.

Manufacturer and Product Licence Holder:

Beecham Group plc, Brentford, trading as Beecham Research, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England AL7 1EY.

In this short leaflet we can only give the most important patient information about ‘Magnapen’. If you would like to know more, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

BEECHAM RESEARCH

‘Penbritin’ is a trade mark.

© 1992 Beecham Research

Leaflet prepared in April 1992