Can i take amoxicillin if it expire 3 mths already?

Expired medications: Medications that are passed their expiration dates can be less effective, or contaminated. Some medications could even decompose into products that can be harmful. It isn't worth the risk to take expired medications, so regularly clear out your medicine cabinet and replace with fresh medications.

Less potent: It may have lost some of its potency, but may have some effect. Check with your doctor before taking it and see if your symptoms appear to be those that will be helped by it. Amoxicillin does not treat all bacteria and won't help a viral infection at all.

Not a good idea: It may be still effective but it might be subpotent. I suggest my patients follow expiration dates carefully. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

No: An antibiotic loses its effectiveness (ability to treat infections) after it expires. You need to see your doctor for evaluation to see if you need to be treated with an antibiotic.