Amoxicillin-Clavulanate
Azithromycin
Ciprofloxacin
Doxycycline
Metronidazole
I believe they last a year, but I’ve never been one to pay attention to expiration dates on anything but milk. LOL
Keep them in the freezer and they will last indefinitely.
I agree, and I’d store in the refrigerator.
My oldest son had 4 open heart surgeries, a two lead pacemaker, two artificial heart valves and a "pig patch" on his tricuspid valve. He contracted bronchitis as a consequence of a dental assistant with a cold. The local urgent care facility prescribed Z-Pak (azithromycin). On the 5th day after starting the Z-Pak he returned for a checkup. His PT (a measure of time to clot) was over 8.5. The clinic staff said to stop taking his anti-clotting meds immediately. At 1:19 AM his heart stopped (that was his very last mouse click on his computer). His mom found him cold and dead at 8:20 AM when she arrived home from her night shift. Sudden cardiac death due to prolonged QT intervals caused by azithromycin.
I shared that story in hopes that others buying meds off the shelf are fully aware of the need to weigh the suitability of a particular medication. My son had inherent heart arrythmias from the installed heart valves. The pacemaker was nearing end of life and in need of a replacement. Azithromycin is contraindicated for people with heart arrhythmias. Make sure you aren't in that category before using it.
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