Do Antibiotics Expire

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I have bactrim that expired 4 months ago is it safe to take

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Hello, Jean! How are you?

Yes, all medications start to lose efficacy once past their expiration date and may not work as well as they did, when new. The issue this creates with antibiotics, such as Bactrim, is that it may no longer properly eradicate the bacteria, which could cause it to become drug resistant.

Learn more Bactrim details here.

It would really be best to see your doctor for a new prescription, if you suspect that you have an infection.

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Hello I have some antibiotics that has expired last month on the third is it safe to use them

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