How Long Will Pencillin Last In Fridge

If pencillin tablets are kept in fridge and have the gel pac in the bottle, how long will they be good for. My mom has some that have a 2010 date and says they should be okay since kept in fridge. I understand they will have lost some of their potency but will they be toxic? We have both used her antibiotics before past expiration and they worked fine but it has been awhile since I used them and the date has gotten older.

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No, they do not become toxic, but they may have lost most of their efficacy, especially since they were stored in the refrigerator. According to FDA regulations, not only is that too cold for pills, it also creates the risk of moisture increasing how the rate of their degradation.

At this point, it would be best to dispose of them, and if an antibiotic is needed, you should see a doctor for a new supply.

In the future, pills and capsules, should be stored in a cool, dry place, not a bathroom, or refrigerator.

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Thank you. That helps. Just curious though. Are you a doctor or someone in the medical field? My mom is just curious.

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