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Tests prove that antibiotics don't go bad if they aren't used in the one year time frame that's given on the bottle. It doesn't mean that they will be spoiled or harmful. However, you may want to be especially careful with the liquid forms. Capsule form is one thing entirely different. If the liquid type has been left out to get warm or is simply out of date, call a physician before using.
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∙ 11y agoI would not take an expired antibiotic as its potency decreases based on storage conditions and other factors. This leads to development of resistant bacteria in the body. Best option is the discard the expired medicine.
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∙ 9y agoIt depends on the specific antibiotic and how it was stored, a good rule of thumb is: They don't. Also, you should never keep partial prescriptions of antibiotics, keep taking them until you run out, otherwise you're just using yourself as an incubator to breed new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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∙ 15y agoDepends on the antibiotic and what you're being treated for. usually two weeks.
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∙ 9y agoNo. antibiotics cannot be considered good after expiration date on bottle.
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∙ 12y ago6 months
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