Does amoxicillin expire?

Yes. Amoxicillin, like all medicines, has an expiration date. The date is the point up to which the manufacturer can guarantee full potency and safety.

- Tablets/capsules: Use only up to the printed expiration date on the bottle.
- Oral suspension (liquid): After you reconstitute it, it’s usually only good for a short time (often about 7–14 days when refrigerated). Discard after that or if you notice changes in color, smell, or consistency.

Storage basics:
- Keep in the original container, tightly closed.
- Tablets/capsules: store at room temperature (unless the label says otherwise).
- Suspension: refrigerate after mixing if directed.

Don’t use amoxicillin after its expiration date. If you’re unsure or you’ve already started a course and the supply is expired, contact your pharmacist or prescriber for advice.

If you want, tell me the exact form (tablet, capsule, or suspension) and the date printed on your bottle, and I can give more specific guidance.