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I have amoxicillin 500mg they show to expirer jan 2014 cut my finger pretty bad and pharm. said to take amoxicillin to prevent infection is it safe.

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: This medication which has already expired should not be taken due to lack of desired effect and potential serious side effects.

Answered 8/9/2014

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