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Is amoxicillin 500mg still safe a year after its expiration date?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

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See below: It would be safe but probably mostly inactive and ineffective.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/15/2018

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A member asked:

Is amoxicillin 500mg still safe a year after its expiration date?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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