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A 17-year-old male asked:
how to store antibiotics for long term? i have cephalexin and amoxiclav. what best temperature to store ?
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Dr. David Masielloanswered
Hematology and Oncology 18 years experience
Storing Medications: You want to keep them at room temperture protected from light. Although they do loos effect overtime and you really should take the prescribed course so there never should be left over antibiotics in a prescription.
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