Key takeaways

  • Co-trimoxazole (sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim) is sold as Septrin, Bactrim, Tecotrim, Caretrim and other brands — all the same active combination.
  • It is a steady mover for UTIs and respiratory infections, available in 480mg (single strength) and 960mg (double strength).
  • Branded versions (Septrin, Bactrim) sit at a premium; NAFDAC-registered generics like Caretrim cost less.
  • Co-trimoxazole is prescription-class — wholesale within PCN rules — and naira pricing is volatile, so confirm figures before ordering.

The short answer

Co-trimoxazole is the combination antibiotic behind familiar names like Septrin, Bactrim and Tecotrim — and Dizpharm's NAFDAC-registered generic, Caretrim. Searches like "how much is Tecotrim 960 in Nigeria" are really asking the price of co-trimoxazole 960mg. Here is current indicative wholesale guidance for Caretrim (co-trimoxazole 480mg):

ProductFormatPer cartonIndicative price
CaretrimCo-Trimoxazole B.P. 480mgRetail Monopack (10×10)100 monopacksper carton~₦1,000–₦1,500per monopack
CaretrimCo-Trimoxazole B.P. 480mgBulk Cup (1000 tablets)24 cupsper carton~₦10,000–₦15,000per cup
Indicative wholesale guidance as of June 2026 — ex-warehouse Ibusa, excluding VAT, minimum order one full carton per SKU. Naira pricing moves with the market; confirm today's exact carton price on WhatsApp before ordering.

These are indicative wholesale figures (ex-warehouse, before VAT and retailer margin); the 960mg double-strength and suspension formats are quoted on request, and the over-the-counter price is higher.

The brands are the same drug

Septrin, Bactrim, Tecotrim and Caretrim all contain the same active combination — sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim (co-trimoxazole). What differs is the brand and the price:

  • Septrin / Bactrim — long-established innovator brands, premium-priced.
  • Tecotrim and other generics — competing NAFDAC-registered brands.
  • Caretrim — Dizpharm's NAFDAC-registered co-trimoxazole, made in Delta State.

For price-sensitive markets, a quality NAFDAC-registered generic delivers the same active ingredients at a faster-moving price point.

480mg vs 960mg — what the strengths mean

Co-trimoxazole comes in two common tablet strengths: 480mg (single strength) and 960mg (double strength, often called "forte"). The 960mg is simply two single-strength doses in one tablet, so it prices higher per tablet but reduces pill burden. Stock both if your market dispenses across adult and paediatric needs (paediatric use is usually the suspension).

What drives the co-trimoxazole price

  • The naira — imported API and packaging make the exchange rate the main cost driver.
  • Strength and format — 960mg costs more than 480mg; bulk cups are cheaper per tablet than retail monopacks.
  • Order volume and region — trade pricing improves with volume; freight from Ibusa adds with distance.

How to buy co-trimoxazole at manufacturer pricing

Dizpharm manufactures Caretrim (co-trimoxazole) at its NAFDAC-certified facility in Ibusa, Delta State. As a prescription-class antibiotic, it should be wholesaled within PCN rules — see our antibiotic distribution rules guide. The current carton price (which moves with the naira) is quoted on WhatsApp: see the Caretrim wholesale page or apply to the distributor program.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Tecotrim 960 in Nigeria?
Tecotrim 960 is co-trimoxazole 960mg (double strength). Its price varies by brand and the current naira rate. As indicative guidance, generic co-trimoxazole from a manufacturer is in the hundreds to low thousands of naira per pack ex-warehouse depending on strength and format, before retailer margin. Confirm the current figure, as antibiotic prices track the exchange rate.
Is Caretrim the same as Septrin or Bactrim?
Yes, in active ingredients. Septrin, Bactrim, Tecotrim and Caretrim all contain co-trimoxazole (sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim). Septrin and Bactrim are premium innovator brands; Caretrim is a NAFDAC-registered generic made by Dizpharm in Nigeria at a lower price point.
What is the difference between co-trimoxazole 480mg and 960mg?
960mg is the double-strength ("forte") version of the 480mg single-strength tablet — the same drug, twice the dose per tablet, so it prices higher per tablet but needs fewer tablets per course.
How much is a carton of co-trimoxazole from the manufacturer?
It depends on strength (480mg or 960mg), format and order volume, and it moves with the naira. Dizpharm quotes the current carton price on WhatsApp; minimum order is one carton and trade rates improve with volume.

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