Penicillin Vk 550mg
UpdatedHello I have a bottle of penicillin vk 500mg filled 9.29.10. prescribed by my dentist. Are they to old to use, I have a nasty cold. Thank you
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Hi Denise, sorry you aren't feeling well!
But no, old or new, Penicillin isn't effective at treating the virus that causes a cold. It is only effective against bacterial infections.
Additionally, improper use, such as taking it for a cold could lead to your developing antibiotic resistance, which could be very dangerous if you do get an actual infection that requires an antibiotic.
It doesn't get dangerous once it's expired, but it does start to lose effectiveness, so it should just be disposed of properly. Taking it would further potentiate the risk of developing antibiotic resistance.
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