Does this apply to other, “Cyclines”? ie, Doxycycline
Does anyone have a rule of thumb guide to when/which different antibiotics are preferred?
Has anyone bought these outside of the US and brought them in?
My understanding is that all ‘cyclines’ have a shelf life.
DOXYCYCLINE CAPSULES BP 100mg
Looks to be 4 years.
http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/23950/spc
I used to go down to Mexico once a year and fill my stock. I haven't been in about four years though.
Yes. Tetracyclines can become nephrotoxic after their expiration date.
Does anyone have a rule of thumb guide to when/which different antibiotics are preferred?
Ampicillin/Augmentin/Amoxicillin for Upper respiratory infections.
Keflex for skin/skin structure and bone infections.
Tetracycline for Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Rickettsia, spirochetal infections, and brucelosis.
Cipro for lower respiratory infections, anthrax, complicated infections.
Metronadizole for anerobic bacterial infections, amebic and giardia lamblia infections.
Just off the top of my head.....