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Is An Expired Clarithromycin Safe For Consumption?

Is it safe to take an expired 3 yrs ago clarithromycin 500 mg.? My whole family has been put on antibotics for bronchitis/pneumonia. Im the only one without ins. so unable to go to the dr. Im 57 and usually get pneumonia in Oct or Dec to the point im hospitalized. Im not on any other medicines. I have had this for a month. Thank you for your advice. Merry Christmas!
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

I dont recommend to take this medications since 3 ears out of expiration date is pretty long period and it may not be efficient in treating pneumonia because of that. So I suggest to see a doctor and have a new pills prescribed. YOu should not take this risk and have old antibiotics. YOu can call your doctor by a phone or ask in pharmacy if box can be replaced by a new one.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Wish you good health.
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Is An Expired Clarithromycin Safe For Consumption?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. I dont recommend to take this medications since 3 ears out of expiration date is pretty long period and it may not be efficient in treating pneumonia because of that. So I suggest to see a doctor and have a new pills prescribed. YOu should not take this risk and have old antibiotics. YOu can call your doctor by a phone or ask in pharmacy if box can be replaced by a new one. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you good health.