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Antibiotics are a particularly bad kind of medication to play with. Due to many deterioration factors the dosage and efficacy can no longer be guaranteed.
Taking a dose insufficient to kill the infection can result in the bacteria developing a resistance to them, and drug resistant bacteria are really not a good thing. They make for good Horror flick plots, though.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO CONSIDER Pay close heed to the information given above. If you take a 250mg capsule of an antibiotic it may have degraded in effectiveness after a few months. With that in mind however, you can safely take a 'some' antibiotics for certain issues. For instance I have had great success with slightly higher doses of older antibiotics. Say taking 500 mg Amoxicillin 3x per day for ten days for a specific kind of an ear ache. Studies show that expired drugs may lose some of their potency over time, from as little as 5% or less to 50% or more (though usually much less than the latter). Even 10 years after the "expiration date," most drugs have a good deal of their original potency. If your life does not depend on an expired drug - such as that for headache, hay fever, or menstrual cramps - take it and see what happens. One of the largest studies ever conducted that supports the above points about "expired drug" labeling was done by the U.S. military 15 years ago, according to a feature story in the Wall Street Journal (March 29, 2000), reported by Laurie P. Cohen. Another thing to keep in mind is that generic analogs do not keep as well as the name-brand medications. This is one of those corners that gets cut to make them cheaper. If you take them right away there is no difference at all, but over time a generic will lose effectiveness faster.
What else can I help you with?
Will expired RA insulin still be effective?
Medication should not be used after the expiration date printed on the label. After the expiration medicine can lose its potency which can be very dangerous.
What are the uses of expired yeast?
Expired yeast can still be used for baking, brewing, and even as a nutritional supplement. While it may not be as effective for leavening bread, it can still add flavor and nutrients to recipes.
Can expired yeast still be used for baking?
Expired yeast may still be used for baking, but it may not be as effective in leavening the dough. It's best to use fresh yeast for optimal results.
How long if cephalexin liquid last in refrigerator?
i have a liquad cephalexin that i had filled on may 21st and vever used. can i still use it
Does insurance still cover a claim for damages when not at fault and hit by an uninsured motorist if the vehicle's registration is expired at the time of the accident?
yes the coverage is effective even though the registration is expired.
Does expired rubbing alcohol still work for disinfecting surfaces?
No, expired rubbing alcohol may not be as effective for disinfecting surfaces. It is recommended to use fresh rubbing alcohol for optimal disinfection.
Are enoxaparin injections still effective if used about 4 months after expiration date?
Enoxaparin isn't something you want to fool around with - if it's expired, get a new injection because it won't work effectively. That's what expired means.
What are beauty products that are dangerous to health?
Mostly just expired ones. Expired beauty products can often irritate skin if used and possibly not work the way they're supposed to, like lotion leaving the skin still feeling dry.
Can you still use an expired postal order?
If it has expired you cannot use it.
If your ID is expired, can you still fly?
No, you cannot fly with an expired ID.
Will an expired epi pen still work?
It is never a good idea to trust the usefulness of an out of date medicine but for the most part medicines are still majorly effective after the expectation date for several years
Will an expired epi-pen still work?
It is never a good idea to trust the usefulness of an out of date medicine but for the most part medicines are still majorly effective after the expectation date for several years
