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I have a minor skin infection from brushing my tattoo up against something. i have amoxicillin from 8/11/14 - would these be alright to take?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't recommend: In addition to being outdated - different conditions respond to different antibiotics.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/21/2015

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See doctor: Old antibiotics loose potency and Amoxicillin does not cover skin infections

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/8/2017

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