Does Amoxicillin Expire

I got a real real bad toothache and got a unopened bottle of amoxicillin liquid kind I have for 4 months and I'm pg well it hurt to take ## This medication does not become dangerous, once expired, but it does lose efficacy with time, so if it is expired, it may not work as well as it did, when new, which creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It would be best to see your dentist for a fresh antibiotic, if one is required and to have the problem that caused the toothache corrected. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I bought 100 amoxicillin caps about 3 years ago and stored them in a dark place and I was curious if they would still be good to take. ## does amoxicillin expire ## don't use it. amoxicillin goes bad a year from when you bought it. ## Actually, no, it does not go bad, it just loses efficacy, so it is not as strong or as potent as when you first bought, starting from about 18 months past the manufacture date. You should never self-diagnose or self-treat with antibiotics anyway, there are so many other conditions that will not respond to them, so they have no effect, and you of course run the risk of developing an antibiotic resistant strain of something with overuse, so please see your doctor. ## First of all, why do you just have the drug sitting around? Did you take it and not fini...

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Recently ive been sick for 4 days with tonsilitis...i cant go to my family dr as i dont have an appt so i have no choice but to take amoxicillin from phil., which expired last sept of this year. I feel ok now but my stomach pains bothering me now..my former dr prescribed me of tecta. i took one tablet ..im just worried for my liver or any organs after taking an expired antibiotics. i took it 4 days every 8 hours.. ## Expired antibiotics can get you a dose of toxicology. It depends on how long and which kinds go bad. ## Hello, Jojie! How are you? Expired Amoxicillin isn't one that gets dangerous, once expired, but it does start to lose effectiveness, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new and this could create the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. ...

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My son still has two bottles of amoxicillin liquid that has not been opened or used since the pharmacist made it. How long will it last if kept in the fridge ## Hi, Amanda! How are you? Yes, antibiotic suspensions start to lose their efficacy once expired and taking an antibiotic that is not fully effective can be dangerous, since it creates the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Such liquids are only good for 7 to 21 days, depending on the type. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. Why didn't your son finish the medication? Unless his doctor instructs otherwise, an antibiotic should always be finished to make sure that the infection is fully eradicated and to help prevent the development of the antibiotic resistant bacteria that I mentioned. ## I used it as directed ...

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Hi, I was just wondering if liquid Amoxicillin actually goes bad & could possibly harm someone, or does it just lose its potency? For example, liquid Amoxicillin kept in fridge the whole time, not quite a month old...there's no expiration date anywhere on the bottle, & there was extra left over after it was administered correctly for 10 days. Does it "go bad"/spoil like a food would? Thanks! ## Hello, Ricky! How are you? Yes, it can go sour and, while it wouldn't actually be harmful, it could cause nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps, if taken once expired, as reported by the FDA. Most liquids are only good for a few weeks, but the pharmacy should be able to give a more precise date. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Amoxicillin is actually only good for...

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I was wondering if amoxicillin really goes bad or does it just lose it's strength? ## It is not one of the antibiotics that becomes dangerous, once it's expired, but yes, it does start to lose effectiveness, which creates the risk of it not fully eradicating bacteria and its developing antibiotic resistance. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My name is Mary I have a UTI that is not so serious in pain. I have some amoxicillin that's was filled 6/7/16 and today is 6/28/16. Can I possibly take this antibiotic to get rid of the UTI or should I see a doctor? The medication has been kept in the refrigerator since it has been filled. ## Hello, Mary! How are you? It would be best to see your doctor. Medications lose efficacy with time and liquids can actually turn bad, so it could make you sick, if you take it, once it is expired. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My daughter has amoxicillin that has not been touched can she use it if date is 9/24/15 ## Hello, Susie! How are you? Is it a liquid or tablets? All medications tend to lose efficacy over time, so taking an antibiotic once it's expired can create the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, since it may not work as well. However, liquids can actually go bad. It really is always better to obtain a new supply from your doctor, if you need an antibiotic. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## Amoxicillin is good for one year when first purchased/received from the pharmacy.

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I believe i may be coming down with strep throat. My kids are all finishing up their antibiotics for it now. I have an old antibiotic script for amox from 12/15.. Would it be safe for me to take now? ## Hello, Cloe! How are you? It shouldn't be expired yet, if it was just prescribed this past December, however, it would be best to see your doctor to be sure whether or not you actually have an infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can I give pinamox 500mg to my 12 year old she has a chesty cough a week and I have these at home would it be ok ## I hv been on amoxicilliam500mgsince a week I still hv a tooth infection my dentist suggested to swit...

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IS IT SAFE TO TAKE AMOXICILLIN IF IT IS 4 YEARS OLD ## Hello, Jane! How are you? If it's that old, it would be best to just dispose of it. Medications lose effectiveness over time and with an antibiotic, that can create the risk of it not properly eradicating the bacteria, which could then develop antibiotic resistance. If you need an antibiotic, it would be best to get a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is it safe to take clarithromycin if it expired 2 months ago.

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I just found some G.E.Amoxicillin 500mg the doctor had given me the date filled 4/8/2013 it has 14 pills out of 21 in it. He must have changed me for some reason or like some people I didn't take it all. Are these still good? ## Hello, Gail! How are you? Mediations do lose effectiveness with time and taking an expired antibiotic could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria. Thus, it would be best to dispose of it. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can amoxicillin be taken for a sinus infection? It's 6 months old but it's been in the refrigerator. ## What is the expiration date on this antibiotic? The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. If it has expired, it may have lost some efficacy, so it would be best to see your doctor for a new supply, if an antibiotic is required.

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Hi...I am no longer insured because of my job change; before that i was visiting the dentist on a regular basis. He prescribed me some amoxicillin for an infection..right i didn't follow the rules and finished the amoxicillin. Now my infection is back. Is it ok to take a few to get the swelling down? Thank you! ## Hello, Jackie! How are you? Most prescription medications are good for one year from the date you receive them from your pharmacy, according to the NIH, unless they are still in the original factory sealed container. They do not become dangerous, once expired, but they do start to lose effectiveness, so they may not fully eradicate the infectious bacteria, which creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistance. The FDA lists its typical side effects of this medica...

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I have amoxicillin trihydrate powder that was prescribed by my doctor for my daughter that I never used. I kept it in the fridge since may (it expires in 2018). I also have the appropriate amount of distilled water also given to me by the pharmacist. Upon speaking to the pharmacist I was just told the powder was not supposed to be kept in the fridge. Can I still use it?

I have a bad tooth that hurts and I have some penicillin that expired 6-24-2013 from a dentist. Would it be safe to take? ## Hello, Marty! How are you? This medication does not become dangerous, once expired, but it does start to lose effectiveness, thus it may not fully eradicate infectious bacteria, which creates the risk of it developing antibiotic resistance. Thus, it would be best to see your dentist, so they can prescribe a fresh supply, if an antibiotic is necessary. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My meds say to discard after 5/3/17 and they're Penicillin vk. It is 11/2/17. Can I still take them? ## My amoxicillin expired in 201...

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Is it dangerous if you took a pill "Amoxicillin 500MG" after the expiration date? ## The medication Amoxicillin does not get dangerous, after it has expired, but it can lose effectiveness. Thus, it should not be used, because it may not completely clear up an infection and could lead to antibiotic resistance. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Can I use this Amoxicillin from 2013 for a. Sinus infection and ear infection my face is hurting and earache is it safe to take thus since it has expired what happens when amoxicillin expires ## Hello, Bambi! How are you? This medication does not become toxic, once expired, but it does start to lose efficacy, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new, which also creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Thus, it would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription, if an infection is present. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can you tak this med if pregnant and if it is expired by a month and a half ## Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic, so while it does not get dangerous to use after its expiration, it can lose potency and will not work as well. That creates the very real risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, which would be especially dangerous while pregnant. If you feel you need an antibiotic, you should see your doctor for a diagnosis and new prescription. As to using it while pregnant, it should also not be taken anytime after your 38th week, due to the babies immature red blood cells and the effect this medication can have on them. Have you spoken to your doctor, yet? ## I just took left over amoxicillin and nitrofur for a Uti that just became really bad. I'm hoping this will hold me over...

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got aoxacillin 500 mg in japon 2011 Nov will they expire now in 2013 ## Hi Dee - there should be an expiration date on the original prescription container. Antibiotics such as Amoxicillin may last for up to 2 years when properly stored, but I would recommend getting a new prescription filled if you need to take them now. You can read more about this medication on the page for Amoxicillin Details. Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## no, but thank you for your fast reply Dee

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how long after exp. date can you use them ## Hi, Lori! How are you? These contain 500mgs of the antibiotic Amoxicillin and you really shouldn't use them, at all, once they are expired. They start to lose potency after the expiration date and that creates the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Additionally, that risk is greater if these are leftovers from an old prescription and you don't have enough to complete a full course of treatment. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. It is best to see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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