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The amoxicillin bottle expired 1.13.13 can i still take it its 500mg thank u !
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Yes: If it is pills. Pills stay potent for awhile (6 months to several years) after their expiration dates. One that expired in january 2013 is still good.
Answered 9/5/2018
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