Can Expired Antibiotics Be Used

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I have a sealed container of Augmentin that is 2 months expired and stored properly. Can I still use it?

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Hi Trudy, it is not recommended 2 use any medication that has expired .

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I have a Rx of chewable suprex that says it expires November 2015. I have had it for about 6 months so since its not expired is it still ok?

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It would be best not to use an expired medication, unless your doctor says it is okay to do so. An expired antibiotic may not be as effective as it was when new, which means it may not fully eradicate the infectious bacteria, and that the infectious bacteria could develop antibiotic resistance.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of Augmentin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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April, if it isn't expired, then it's fine.

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