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A member asked:

I have some anti-biotics (cipro, metro, ) with expiration dates that expired 2 months ago. appx. how much potency has been lost in this time period?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Probably none: However, it is more important that you take your antibiotics as prescribed. You should not have extra tablets if you take them as prescribed.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 2/3/2012

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