Question 1

i have amoxicillin 875 mg that's expired by a year is it safe to take?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Hello
If you believe that you need amoxicillin for a new illness, I would recommend you see your physician to evaluate you again.  Not every infection is bacterial (some are viral) and different bacterial infections require different antibiotics.  Plus your amoxicillin could have become less effective since it a year old expired.  But you need to see your doc for your new illness/medical issue.

Question 2

hi so i was just reading that it can be safe to take two year old 500mg amoxicillin wanted to ask for a professional opinion id go to the dr's but the weather is terrible where i am so its unsafe for me to go driving around what with the blizzard hitting

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin: It is not safe to give antibiotic to a young child without being checked by a doctor, but because of bad weather you can call your pediatrician &amp; ask his advice based on the child condition, he will tell if it is ok to use it &amp; how much to give based on the symptoms &amp; the weigt of the child. The avarage dose for a 2 year old is 200 mg every 12 hours. But it can differ due to diagnosis &amp; weight.

Question 3

two year old had allergic reaction to amoxicillin. dr replaced it with cefprozil. instruct on cefprozil say not to take it if allergic to penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Old concern: The caution on cephalosporins if penicillin allergic dates back decades to how they were produced--there often was pcn in the cephalosporins as a byproduct. Even then, risk was rare and tiny. Now even smaller, and far better to not exclude two huge antibiotic categories at young age if don't need to. Keep an eye on child as with any medication, but should not pose a problem.

Question 4

can i take my expired amoxicillin pills from 2 years ago?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't.: The old Amoxicillin will not hurt you, but is probably too old to be as effective as it should be.

Question 5

my four month has amoxicillin, it expired the 19th can she take it today? until i get more in the morning, she hasn't had any for two days now.

Accepted Answer

Please don't give: I would advise to not give it because it has expired. It might cause adverse reaction. Expired meds can cause adverse reactions.

Question 6

is amoxicillin 1 year past due date ok to take?

Accepted Answer

Never advisable: It is never advisable to Take medication after their expiration date has passed.  Active metabolites bay be diminished and the drug may not be as effective.  You can build resistance because of this

Question 7

i gave my 1 year old expired amoxicillin by accident i gave her 4ml but now i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillen: one dose of expired amoxicillen willnot harm your daughter

Question 8

hi, my  5 year old was prescribed to take 11ml of amoxicillin twice a day(400mg/5ml). he is 43 lbs and i feel like thats too much.

Accepted Answer

Sounds right: A 5 year old who is 43 lbs is about 20 kg. If he/she has an ear infection, sinus infection or pneumonia, the correct dose is 90 mg per kg per day dosed twice a day. 11 ml twice a day sounds correct. If it is not an ear, sinus, or lung infection he/she is being treated for, please ask the physician who prescribed the medication.

Question 9

what is the dose of amoxicillin in tonsillitis and how frequent should i take 500mg dose per day and for how much days (i am 23 year old man)?

Accepted Answer

875 mg twice a day: You should discuss with your physician that prescribed this for you but generally the dose of Amoxicillin for tonsillitis/pharyngitis is 875 mg two times daily for 10 days.

Question 10

my 3 year old son is 32pounds and was given amoxicillin 400mg/5ml  100ml to take 5ml twice a day for strep. take all&finish. isn't the dosage too much

Accepted Answer

No, that dose is: fine. There is a dosing range depending on the child's weight, which is 40-80 mg/kg/day. He is 14.5 kg, so this dose is 55mg/kg/day, which is perfectly fine.

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I have amoxicillin 875 mg that's expired by a year is it safe to take?

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Hi so i was just reading that it can be safe to take two year old 500mg amoxicillin wanted to ask for a professional opinion id go to the dr's but the weather is terrible where i am so its unsafe for me to go driving around what with the blizzard hitting

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Two year old had allergic reaction to amoxicillin. dr replaced it with cefprozil. instruct on cefprozil say not to take it if allergic to penicillin?

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Can i take my expired amoxicillin pills from 2 years ago?

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My four month has amoxicillin, it expired the 19th can she take it today? until i get more in the morning, she hasn't had any for two days now.

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Is amoxicillin 1 year past due date ok to take?

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I gave my 1 year old expired amoxicillin by accident i gave her 4ml but now i'm worried?

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Hi, my 5 year old was prescribed to take 11ml of amoxicillin twice a day(400mg/5ml). he is 43 lbs and i feel like thats too much.

A member asked:

What is the dose of amoxicillin in tonsillitis and how frequent should i take 500mg dose per day and for how much days (i am 23 year old man)?

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My 3 year old son is 32pounds and was given amoxicillin 400mg/5ml 100ml to take 5ml twice a day for strep. take all&finish. isn't the dosage too much

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