You can take amoxicillin that's expired 2 years ago although it's not recommended as it may not be as effective as it would be when not expired.
The expired amoxicillin won't harm you but it becomes less effective the older it gets.
Amoxicillin is is an antibiotic drug that is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.
The drug amoxicillin is also used with other medicines (e.g., clarithromycin, lansoprazole) to treat H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcers.
Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillin antibiotics.
The antibiotic amoxicillin is mainly used to treat bacterial infections, such as chest infections (including pneumonia) and dental abscesses.
It can also be used together with other antibiotics and medicines to treat stomach ulcers.
Amoxicillin is often prescribed for children, to treat ear infections and chest infections.
Amoxicillin is used to treat a variety of bacterial conditions.
It's effectiveness against multiple strains of bacteria explains why physicians consider it a strong antibiotic.
Among the bacteria it fights are E. coli, salmonella, streptococcus species, Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridial species.