Does Penicillin Go Bad

I'm taking cefdinir for an ear infection. Also i have 5 teeth that need cut out and I also have a bad abscess. Can I take penicillin too for the abscess? ## Hello, Teresa! How are you? You should take them both, if your doctor/dentist has instructed you to do so. Multiple antibiotics are often prescribed to treat particularly severe infections, or those caused by differing bacteria. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Has there been any change?

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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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does this medication contain penicillin? ## No, the active ingredients are Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, although it is an antibiotic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## Will drinking and taking this medicine weaken its effects. Will it make you feel ill like some of the other antibiotics. ## thank u 4 ur answer. I am allergic to penicillin.bating an absessed tooth. Owwee! ## does sulfmethoxazole - tmp ds help bronchial infections ## Has given me a reaction - shakey balance, swelling of throat, feeling bad! Am allergic to penecillin, milk, gluten, tree nuts. What can I take safely? ## I took SMZ -TMP DS tab for 10 days ( the last pill I took it yesterday morning) this morning I have a.rash...

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Hi. I've been taking Penicillin for a week and am no better. Can I switch to Doxycycline without a bad reaction? ## Yes, you can usually make a clean switch, and should always follow your doctor's instructions. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. What type of infection is being treated? Are you on any other medications?

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Liquid penicillin - The date on it is 04-2015. My throat is almost swollen shut. Can I give my self a shot of this? My insurance is not effective until april. I also have runny nose, fever etc. ## Hello, Rhonda! How are you? I'm sorry that you're sick. But no, you should not use any expired liquid medications, they tend to go bad faster than other formulations and not only do they lose effectiveness, but they could actually make you ill if you used them. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It would be best to see your doctor or go to your nearest urgent care. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is sulfur in penicillin s21 pills? I'm allergic to sulfur and have a bad toothache. Will penicillin help me out or make me sick? Please advise. ## Was it prescribed for you by a physician or dentist that knows you are allergic to sulfur? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. The inactive ingredients can vary, so while there is no direct sulfur in them, there might be derivatives. What specifically are you allergic to? ## Is amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid combination the right substitute for a penicillin allergy?

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Please advise a non penicillin antibiotic for tooth infections! Many thanks ## recurring abscess under bad tooth ,antibiotics no penciling ,needed to subside before going to dentist , ? ## There are quite a few antibiotics available that are in different classes. You can learn more Erythromycin details here. That link will tell you about one of them. It's really just a matter of finding one that will treat your infection properly. Your doctor or dentist should be able to prescribe one, if you let them know that you can't take Penicillin. Bactrim is another option: You can learn more Bactrim details here. johnthehat, the dentist will need to see you to prescribe the antibiotic, that's the only way to get one. It isn't that it must subside before they see you, it's tha...

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Can I take losartan if I have allergies to penicillin and sulfa? ## Hello, Deeda! How are you? Losartan isn't an antibiotic, so it's not related to Penicillin, it is an ARB that's used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension and stomach pain. And are you allergic to sulfa or sulfur drugs? There is a difference. What did you have a bad reaction to? ## not sure anymore know it was an antibotic and i developed a rash after taking it for several days. thought it was sulfa

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I was given something to counteract what I took when I overdosed and came up with hives. I've been told I now have an allergy to penicillin. Which was 16 years ago. Can I take amoxicillin as I have a throat infection? ## Hello, Juju! How are you? Hives are the symptom of an allergy, not an overdose. As to the Amoxicillin, there is a chance you may discover that you are also allergic to it, people allergic to one medication tend to eventually discover they are also allergic to some others. The FDA lists the possible signs of an allergic reaction as including nausea, severe dizziness, swelling, trouble breathing, rash and hives. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I had bad side effects when I took amoxicillin two years ago. Is it safe to take cephalexin? ## Hello. I took two a...

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Went to dentist last Monday for abscessed tooth. Prescribed Augmentin 3 per day. On Thursday, pain was worse. Dentist opened to tooth, put meds in tooth, and prescribed penicillin 4 per day. Also have cellulitis in face from middle of chin/lip up halfway to my jaw on left side. Pain is not as bad as it was before tooth was opened, but still hurts. Lip is beginning to swell. What should be my next step in recovery? Thanks! ## Hello, Ann! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. How long have you been taking the Penicillin? The general rule with antibiotics is that if it's working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical ...

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I have a bottle of penicillin 500 mg that expires 3/16/2016 that i left in my car for months. I went to use it and it had a funny odor when i opened the bottle..... and when i take them I can smell the odor thru my nose. Have the pills went bad..? ## Hello, Kash! How are you? Pills don't usually tend to go bad, so to speak, they lose effectiveness. And actually, Penicillin does normally have an odor, which can be quite awful. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, if they have lost effectiveness, if can create the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, so it would be best to dispose of them and see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was wondering how long clindaycim remains in your system after taking it for about two days ## Hello, Laurel! How are you? Approximately 10 to 18 hours, so not very long. However, if you had a bad reaction to it, it may take a few days for your body to adjust and return to normal. Did you have a problem taking it? ## I have been taking clindamycin 300 for 2 days my arms feel like something is eating my skin. Can not sleep ## I took two clindamycin 300mg Monday night and had a drug panel Wednesday morning. Should I be worried about a positive? ## My daughter was taking clindamycin for mouth and ear pain caused by impacted wisdom teeth. She is allergic to penicillin products and was prescribed clindamycin. Her dose was 10ml 3 times a day in liquid form because she is unable to swallow p...

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My daughter doesn't wantt to stop breastfeeding but lately ive been getting sick and have been prescribed penicilin , prednisone, and sulfameth/tmp ds tabs im a bit worried what side effects she may get i want to know but no one can explain she uselly just takes it at night twice will it hurt her if i take my meds before 9 am ## The packaging warning label for Rephresh Pro-B states the following: "CONTAINS MILK. Do not use if pregnant or nursing unless directed to do so by your doctor. Keep out of reach of children." As far as the other medications go: Penicillin is excreted into human milk in small amounts. Risk to the nursing infant is "unlikely". The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering penicillin to nursing women. Prednisone and its act...

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I took this pill and the expiration date is 09/23/11. Is anything going to happen to me? ## Hi Crystal, According to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. Source: health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml Penicillin does not go bad/get dangerous with age, per se, however, it can lose efficacy and may not work as well as it did, when it was new. This means that taking a standard dose may not effectively wipe out an infection and could actually cause the development of drug resistant bacteria. Learn More: Penicillin Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back so I can further assist you.

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Im allergic to penicillin and cipro. The Dr gave me ceftin for UTI. I had scalp itch the first dose and bad head stuffiness with the second. I had read that penicillin is like ceftin. What do you think. I'm not taking it again unless I know ## Allergic reactions usually include symptoms such as skin rash, hives, itching, and swelling, according to the FDA. What types of symptoms are you experiencing? Does your doctor know you are allergic to Penicillin?

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i had very bad reaction to this drug always been okay with antibiotics eg penicillin ## Cephalexin is an antibiotic and it is fairly common for people to be able to use several, then suddenly have a bad reaction to one. Have you made sure that the fact that you have a problem with it is listed in your medical records and listed with your pharmacy? ## wouldnt have thought of that ty verwon ## I was given the same drug by a dentist now have c.difficile. It causes severe diarrhea & if you google it you'll be amazed at all the people who've had the same problems. It's one scary drug. If I would've known then what I know now I wouldn't have ever taken it, nor will I ever take again! It's dangerous!

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Does Ciploxx contain penicillin? ## WHAT IS THE SIDE EFFECTS OF CIPLOXX ## Ciplox contains the active ingredient Ciprofloxacin, it is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, skin rash, diarrhea and dizziness. More details: Are there any other questions I can help with? ## Am I correct if I assume that the answer to my question is : "No Ciproxx does not contain penecillin" ? ## Samuel, as I stated in my post, the active ingredient in it is Ciprofloxacin, a floroquinolone antibacterial, not Penicillin. If you have an allergy or a bad reaction to Penicillin, please make sure that your doctor and your pharmacy is aware of this, so it is listed in your medical records. It is especially important to do so with any pharmacy you use, be...

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can I'm allergic to penicillin. can I take his medicine? ## This is a Mexican brand name for the antibiotic Erythromycin and it is often used to treat infections in people that are allergic to the Penicillin class of antibiotics. Learn more Erythromycin details here. However, that doesn't rule out the possibility of your being allergic to it, as well, because an allergic reaction to something is always possible. And generally, if someone has had a bad reaction to one medication, they will eventually find a few more that they are also allergic to. What type of infection are you trying to treat?

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I have taken amoxicilina many times during my life; bought in the US and in Honduras. This last week I got a bottle of 60 capsulas while in Cozumel, to complete my antibiotic treatment (I lost the previous amoxi I was taking). I am very familiar with the smell and taste of amoxicilina and penicillin. I open the capsules when I take it, it tastes bad, and has a unique taste & smell (also in urine). The current bottle I just purchased, red & white capsulas, is a white powder with NO taste nor smell. Furthermore, it appears to have no affect on my sinusitis, and NO odor in urine. This is the first Amoxi I have ever taken that is like this (no taste & no odor. So common sense tells me I HAVE BEEN ROBBED. If this is COUNTERFEIT Amoxi, we need to STOP ITS SALE. The bottle I have s...

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I have several bad cavities in my mouth and sometime little cysts appears.. The dentist prescrible PVK 500 for the infection. Should I take the pill or seek another professional advice. ## Well, if they are caused by the cavities, those are not actually cysts, they are abscessed infections from the roots of the teeth. So, yes, the dentist did the right thing by prescribing Penicillin, because it is an antibiotic that is used to treat many types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Lean more: Even if you see another dentist, they are going to tell you that you need an antibiotic, because many will not touch those teeth to fix them, until the infections are cleared up. In addition, as long as you don't get them fixed, it is likely...

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