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Told by a doctor antibiotics in the fridge last for 1 year. i took 1 dose of 1 yr old expired amoxicillin liquid and then was told by a pharmacist that the dr was wrong. i have thrown the rest of the amoxicillin out, but i am concerned. will i be ok?
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Hurt = no: Once water is added. the liquid forms of antibiotics retain potency for 10-14 days in the fridge. After that point they deteriorate to basic proteins & debris. It would have no real potency after a year but the effect on you would be no worse than a bit of sour milk.
Answered 1/3/2018
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