My sister took her 4 mos old baby to the doctor yesterday and she was diagnosed with an ear infection and was prescribed amoxicillin. She filled the prescription but forgot to put the medicine in the fridge until this morning and was wondering if the medicine will still be effective in getting rid of the infection since she left it at room temp for around 12 hours? Any opinions would be very helpful! Thanks!
I called the pharmacist and he informed me that as long as it wasnt in extreme heat that it will be ok to continue using! Thanks to everyone who responded so quickly!
I did the same thing once. I called my Pharmacist and they told me it was fine. As long as it was not hot(like being outside). I used it and it worked just fine.
I've done the same thing. I was told as long as it wasn't in direct sunlight for a long time, it was ok.
I have done that a few times, both the pediatrician and the pharmacist have said that's ok to do.
Hey N.,
The med should be ok. I have done that before myself, and everything was ok. Just tell her to make sure she gives all the med and not to shorten the treatment. That is usually when infections dont clear up completly because of not finishing the med. I work for a family practice clinic so everything should be ok.
L.
The pharmacist is usually your best bet on questions like that... but you can also call the drug manufacuturer. Those companies usually have a "Techcnial Affairs Department" that has answers for those types of questions.
Hi, I hope this isn't too late to be useful, but I've done the same thing, called the dr. and they told me not use it after it had warmed up to room temp. You could call the pharmacist, alternatively. Hope that helps!
I did the same thing with my 8 mo old's amoxicillin and called the pharmacist, he said as long as it was not exposed to intense heat it would be ok, but i would call the pharmacist to make sure. Just to add a note to this, my daughter developed a rash on her belly and back and the nurse said it is a common side effect of that medication.
YES N., I HAVE DONE THAT 2 MANY TIMES. THE MEDS WILL BE FINE, I HAVE 3 KIDS AND IT CROSSES YOUR MIND AND YOU FORGET, SO YES TELL HER THE ANTIBIOTIC IS STILL OKAY AND ITS WORKING..
I did the same thing one time and I called the pharmacist and they said it was ok. In case things have changed...you might want to call the pharmacy and ask them. They will give you the best answer!
N. B.
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