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What Are The Repercussions Of Taking An Expired Antibiotic?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Question: Friend gave her husband 25 mg dose for nausea and vomiting post surgery of two days. The Rx was expired by two years
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
no serious side effects expected

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.

If nothing happened soon after intake then you dont need to expect anything later. These are not medications that can cause side effects when expired. However, if he experience any unusual symptoms, he should see doctor. Wish yo good health. Regards
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What Are The Repercussions Of Taking An Expired Antibiotic?

Brief Answer: no serious side effects expected Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome to HCM. If nothing happened soon after intake then you dont need to expect anything later. These are not medications that can cause side effects when expired. However, if he experience any unusual symptoms, he should see doctor. Wish yo good health. Regards