It was prescribed for the exact symptoms I have now, it's a full bottle, and I was wondering if it's still effective though the date of the Px is 5.13.2008.
Thanks you
Flagyl IV RTU - Does metronidazole expire? I have a full bottle from 2008?
Question posted by emaxim on 1 Feb 2012
Last updated on 1 February 2012
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DzooBaby
1 Feb 2012
Look around on the bottle or tube-there should be an expiration date but as a general rule most drugs only are good for a year after they were dispensed. It probably should have been tossed after 5-13-2009. But just in case look very carefully all over the bottle to see if there is a printed or embossed exp date.
DzooBaby
1 Feb 2012
I kinda doubt though, that it will still be good after almost 4 years. I wouldnt recommend that you use it. You probably need a new script.
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