Does Amoxicillin Go Bad With Age? (Page 2)
(Newest replies first)

Updated

I bought 100 amoxicillin caps about 3 years ago and stored them in a dark place and I was curious if they would still be good to take.

161 Replies (9 Pages)

Page:First Page2Next PageLast Page
Earliest Newest Votes
141

what about some i had prescribed for bad teeth that will be gone soon would its weakened form still be enough to hold it off for a few months and they arent quite a year old yet

Was this helpful? 0
140

So many wimpy people out there. If you've been sick awhile and the doctors aren't helping. Yes take it!

Was this helpful? 1
139

KRISTEN, Maybe you should brush up your facts a bit before putting your ENTIRE RUDE FOOT IN YOUR MOUTH! You can purchase large bottles of Amoxicillian in some countries. People purchase the larger bottles at much lower prices to have them around during the year for general infections.. I just purchased a bottle of 200 for only $5.50 when I traveled abroad.

Was this helpful? 0
138

Wow it is good to be educated I had no idea taking leftover amoxicillin could lead to evolved bacteria and diseases like MRSA

Was this helpful? 0
137

So, in the name of frugality you would risk yourself a bigger, antibiotic resistant infection? The longer you have these drugs the less effective they become. The infection builds a resistance to these drugs if they are not delivered in the proper dosage. Unless you went to medical school and graduated, I suggest you leave your opinions to yourself, and the medical advice for the properly educated, and licensed people to dispense.

Was this helpful? 0
136

I think that's very cool that you are 11, and read up on things like this!

Was this helpful? 0
135

I have about 30Amoxicllin capsules left. They are a little over 2 years old. Can i take them now ?

Was this helpful? 0
134

I am really sick. Had a cold for a week and now I am getting bronchitis. Have no insurance. Can I take amoxicillin from 2005, 11 years after the fact? Your help is appreciated.

Was this helpful? 0
133

I my self just finished a coarse full of amoxicillin and went to the doc again and her prescribed me more and can't afford another $20 yet my husband has a prescription from 2011 just not sure if it's okay or not to take

Was this helpful? 0
132

I wish people would just answer the question instead of becoming God and throwing in their unwanted "opinions". TY I am also interested in this question's answer . If a capsule "A 45" does loose potency..how much how long?

Was this helpful? 0
131

So you mean to tell me that these big pharmaceutical company throw out all their stock of antibiotics one year after they make them????

Was this helpful? 0
130

Finally someone actually answered the question – thanks.

I too have leftover Amox. Knee replacements require me to take 4 x 500mg capsules an hour before dental cleanings or fillings, crowns etc..

Doc prescribed sufficient for cleaning and follow up fillings, if necessary, which weren't.

Know-it-alls and ragers, please zip it so that questioners can get real answers.



Was this helpful? 0
129

I can tell you why I have left over Amox. A dentist prescribed it to me to take 4- 500MG before dental work but I did not need as many visits so have 8 of them left over. I have had Dr's. switch to different antibiotics mid course leaving some on my shelf. Having left over antibiotic often does not mean that you failed to take properly.

Was this helpful? 0
128

For those people that question why you would have amoxicillin "sitting around" in your medicine cabinet, there are various reasons other than an immediate infection for which it is used. Anyone who has had a hip replacement requires pre-dental appointment prophylaxis with amoxicillin. Often the doctor will prescribe enough to get you through a number of appointments, especially if you are having a dental issue, such as a root canal treatment. Also, people with cardiac issues, such as a ventricular septal defect will require prophylactic dental treatment. Hope this helps to clear up some concerns! BTW, I am an RN and, also, have had bother hips replaced!

Was this helpful? 0
127

Hey number 18, this place wasn't made to slander video games. Take it to the Video Game Hater's forum. Nobody should ever take medication that has been prescribed to them in any other manner, intake method (oral, intramuscular/subcutaneous injection, patch, inhalation, topical, etc), or dosage that was prescribed. Any medication left over should be destroyed, unless it is over the counter in nature and not yet expired. Self diagnosing should only be considered if you are a trained healthcare professional, and even in that case you should still seek outside care as your own judgement may impede your ability to treat yourself. Never take medications that are prescribed for someone else, expired, designed to treat a condition you do not have, etc. You will only make things worse for yourself and put unnecessary strain on your healthcare system.

Was this helpful? 0
126

However you are SUPPOSED TO TAKE the full course of the antibiotics when they are prescribed to you in order to prevent and treat the same infection from occurring again. Some antibiotics treat different things. So if you are taking amoxicillian for a bladder infection, it won't work

Was this helpful? 0
125

First of all why do you have to be rude? Either answer the question or don't. It's none of your business why.

Was this helpful? 0
124

Why does it matter what someone has around for 3 yrs !! Just answer the ?

Was this helpful? 3
123

I have amoxicillin 875 mg it says discard after 10/2014 is this amoxicillin still good to take?

Was this helpful? 0
122

Not everyone has medical insurance & most places here wont see you without it. Some ppl who are next to being homeless dont have many options so they have to do what they

Was this helpful? 0
Page:First Page2Next PageLast Page

More Discussions:

does amoxicillin liquid go bad with age

My son still has two bottles of amoxicillin liquid that has not been opened or used since the pharmacist made it. How lo...

11 REPLIES
Does liquid Amoxicillin actually go badord?

Hi, I was just wondering if liquid Amoxicillin actually goes bad & could possibly harm someone, or does it just lose...

2 REPLIES
amoxicillin with claribid dosage

I am a type 2 Diabetic patient since 30 years. I was recently dignosed H. Pylori positive and was advised to take Tab Pa...

Amoxicillin Dosage for 13 month old with ear infection

son is 13 months old and 22 lbs he is to take 400 mg /5ml susp 100ml of amox. 1 teaspoon 2xs a day for ear infection is ...

1 REPLY
amoxicillin really goes bad

I was wondering if amoxicillin really goes bad or does it just lose it's strength? ## It is not one of the antibioti...

1 REPLY
does amoxicillin have pennicillin

I am allergic to pennicillin but have been prescribed amoxicillin. is this safe ## They are two different medications, t...

2 REPLIES
Amoxicillin with Azithromycin

My husband has strep throat. He was prescribed amoxicillin & is on day 5 of taking them. His fever broke but his thr...

1 REPLY
Amoxicillin Clav with an enlarged prostate

Can I safely take Amoxicillin Clav with an enlarged prostate? I don’t want to start having trouble urinating. ## I...

1 REPLY
Amoxicillin TR K with Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine

Can I take Amoxicillin-TR-K with Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine HCL? ## Hello, Marge! How are you? I didn't find an...

1 REPLY
Amoxicillin taken with liquids other than water

I would appreciate any information about taking amoxicillin capsules with liquids such as fruit juices (especially citri...

6 REPLIES