A parent collects amoxicillin suspension that has been reconstituted in the pharmacy. They ask whether it can be kept for the next chest infection if

Question

A parent collects amoxicillin suspension that has been reconstituted in the pharmacy. They ask whether it can be kept for the next chest infection if some is left. What is the most appropriate alternative?

Accepted Answer

Use for the current course and discard remaining suspension after the labelled expiry

Answer

Keep leftovers for six months in the fridge

Answer

Share leftovers with siblings if symptoms match

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Use until the printed dry-powder expiry date

Answer

Freeze remaining doses for future use

Reconstituted antibiotic expiry — GPhC CRA MCQ

A parent collects amoxicillin suspension that has been reconstituted in the pharmacy. They ask whether it can be kept for the next chest infection if some is left. What is the most appropriate alternative?