How Long Is Amoxicillin Good For On 03/22/15

My child got amoxicillin in the middle of February. It says to throw away March 6 would it be safe to continue using.

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@Daniela,

Long term studies from Harvard University as well the LA Times, both determined that many pharmaceutical drugs still remain safe 10-40 years after the listed expiration date. Knowing this, I wouldn't foresee any problems taking something that's only a month past due. I also highly doubt that it would've lost any efficacy in such a short time frame.

Further research I've done suggests that many expiration dates are not necessarily "exact", but are rather based upon mere speculation and short term studies. Often times drug companies only evaluate efficacy/safety up to a certain point; and in order to get consumers to continue purchasing their products, they don't bother to examine it past this time frame, even if it really is still ok to take. So if you ever find yourself with expired meds, I'd encourage you to look this information up for yourself so you can always stay informed and not be mislead by their unscrupulous marketing tactics.

Hope this helps!

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