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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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Don't recommend: In addition to being outdated - different conditions respond to different antibiotics.
Answered 10/21/2015
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See doctor: Old antibiotics loose potency and Amoxicillin does not cover skin infections
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