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Amoxicillin capsule 500m from 2010 are thay still safe to take?

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Amoxicillin: They are probably quite safe, but effectiveness is another issue. Check with the pharmacy or the company and they will tell you the expiration date. Most last twice as long as the projected expiration date.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably, but don't: Safe? Probably yes, if stored reasonably normally, e.g. not if subjected to extreme temperatures like a car's glove compartment. But you still shouldn't take it without a doctor's advice. Nobody should ever take an antibiotic on their own. And once you have spoken with your doctor about whatever symptoms you have, if amoxicillin or other antibiotic is recommended, you can get a new prescription.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

May not be eff: May not be effective. Don't take them.

Answered 5/26/2015

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