Does Clindamycin Hcl Have An Expiration Date
(Newest replies first)

I have clindamycin hcl from 2008. Is it safe to take?

REPLY

REPORT

About a decade or two ago I read an article about stockpiles of meds that the US had left after one of the big wars. I don’t recall how many years old. With a few exceptions, they reported that the my were found to be effective past the use-by dates. There is one exception that is actually dangerous to take because of changes to the molecular structure.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

No it last forever... even longer than disposable diapers and twinkies .

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Re: Charlotte Ramlow (# 1)

I have cleocinHCL 300 MG CAPS Expiration date 5/19. Can I still take them? For a dentist appt?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 3

I have clindamycin Hcl 300 mg says "discard after 2017". Is it okay for me to take the capsule?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Got my Clindamycin prescription 03/08/18 and it is 10/08/18 is it still safe to take? I got it for a tooth infection but didn’t use it bc I didn’t really have a tooth infection yet it was just for preventing one now my tooth is killing me and my gum is swollen. Can I still take them even though they’re 8 months old? 150mg 21 capsules for 7 days.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Re: VerLisa (# 15)

No, I had a tooth ache and take 2 capsules that has the expire date which I didn’t look before so, after few minute I m having a chest burn and stomach upset, vomiting and feel like m about to have serious problem and had to call the emergency

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have 300mg clindamycin dispenses 5/26_17
Never used. Can u take them today ? Is it safe

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Can u still take clindamycin if it's a year old? I still have about 13 left. Can they go bad?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Re: doc j (# 11)

I have one from 2014 can i still take they are 300 mg capsules

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have to premed before dental appointments. The clindamycin I have has a discard date of 11/1/17. It is 3/18. Will it be ok to use them tomorrow?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Antibiotic therapy should be followed as directed by dentist , doctor . The course of treatment is usually defined for the patient to finish all the medication. If you are given 21 pills three times a day that is a 7 day antibiotic treatment scenario. There should be no pills left over. By not taking the full 7 day treatment , there is a possibility that the infection is not being destroyed and may re occur. Resistance to antibiotics these infections may be harder to kill off .

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have 150mg of clindamycin and I would like to start taking it again to clear up my upper respiratory infection. Would that be okay because it's a year expired?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 5

I've got a prescription for Clindamycin 300mg capsules by RANBAXY, but it's old with an expiration date of 12/22/16. Can I use this now?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 7

And here is the list of drugs and mean (average) months extended by military pharmacies. Many five years to ten years. And could go further. Here is the link:

ghdonline.org/uploads/drugs-Stability_Profiles-vencimiento.pdf

Most non-liquid drugs will last for many years if kept at normal dry temperature. Go here:

terrierman.com/antibiotics-WSJ.htm

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

I had my medication since March are they still good

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Store this medication at room temperature, keep tube tightly closed and keep out of the reach of children. Discard any unused gel after 60 days

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have some clindamycin 300mg that's about 5 yrs old. Couldn't get to the doctor right away so I started taking them for fever/sore throat maybe strep and I felt better the day after I started. No adverse effects.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 21

Do clindamycin have an expiration date? I have some from 7/01/16 may I still use them

REPLY

Was this helpful? 7

I noticed this post is about a year old but just to ease your anxiety you could still even take them now, about a year later...

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

UNTRUE, THEY TELL YOU THIS BULL OF EXPIRED TO ---MAKE DOLLARS -- , THATS WHAT MD STANDS FOR. 15 YEARS ON THIS DRUG. TAKE IT. DRUG COMPANYS MAKE $$$$ OFF YOU & DR'S LOVE $ 300.00 PER VIST ( 6 MIN. ) TOTAL... FDA IS GOV. NEEEEEEEEEVER BELEIVE THEM

REPLY

Was this helpful? 6

My prescription clindamycin has an expiration date of four years from today is that right? 300 mg ## Hello, Luna! How ar...

5 REPLIES

Can one take expired Clindamycin if kept in cold storage? ## If you are referring to the tablets, they are only good for...

7 REPLIES

i was told that you can put the contents of what is inside a clindamycin capsule into a facial toner or cleanser and tha...

4 REPLIES

Would it still be good to take for an upper respiratory infection after 05/08/2015? ## Medications do tend to lose effic...

1 REPLY

Hello, I have a 1 year old clindamycin phosphate gel tube that I am considering using. My acne is acting up and I would ...

1 REPLY

I have Cymbalta that expired 05/2014. With this being 02/2016, is this medication safe to take? ## Hello, Lynn! How are ...

1 REPLY

Iv been taking it its dated 2013 because icant aford the 60$ perscription for it n i need to have teeth pulled but i nee...

1 REPLY

I am taking clindamycin for nrsa staph infection of my leg, will this treatment cure me of staph infection ? ## Hi, Barr...

4 REPLIES

Can I take clindamycin 450mg three times a day if I have advanced copd? It has been given for an abscess in my mouth. ##...

2 REPLIES

My other is taking Clindamyacin 150mg. What does the "HCI" HCI stand for? Not HCL? Help please to clarify, thank...

1 REPLY