I had some left in the mecicine cabinet and have another toothache. If past it's exp date what is the danger or does it just lose potency?
What is the shelf life and dangers of expired penicillin?
Question posted by btubbs on 29 Aug 2009
Last updated on 5 June 2017 by kathyberger
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kathyberger
5 June 2017
I have a prescription for Penicillin VK 500 mg from 10/14/15 for strep throat. I stopped taking it after 3 days due to feeling nauseous. Is it still potent to use now for strep throat again?
robo
6 Sep 2009
The manufacturer cannot guarantee the effectiveness of a drug once it is past the expiry date.
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