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Is amoxicillin expired after the ad ised of 1 week?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

D/W Pharmacist: In general, it is recommended that medications not be used after expiration date. With that said, there is a big difference between being expired for 5 days versus 5 years. Your pharmacist should be able to provide more information.

Answered 10/12/2015

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