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Does Expired UTI Medicines Still Effective For Use?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Question: I have two drugs for bladder/urinary tract infections. They are ciprofloxacin and sulfameth trimethoprim.
They expired 6/29/13. A year later, are they still effective for use?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Do not take those medicaions.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have UTI and have been prescribed Ciprofloxacin and Trimethoprim..You have these drugs which have already expired on 29 XXXXXXX 2013.

Efficacy of any medicine remain potent only for one month after expiry date .Taking these drugs will not serve any purpose and will not give any positive results.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,
I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Does Expired UTI Medicines Still Effective For Use?

Brief Answer: Do not take those medicaions. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have UTI and have been prescribed Ciprofloxacin and Trimethoprim..You have these drugs which have already expired on 29 XXXXXXX 2013. Efficacy of any medicine remain potent only for one month after expiry date .Taking these drugs will not serve any purpose and will not give any positive results. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.