Which antibiotic suspensions really need to be kept refrigerated
November 2003
Which antibiotic suspensions really need to be kept refrigerated?
Sometimes refrigeration is required for stability or to prevent microbial growth...other times it's just to improve taste.
Some antibiotics can be kept at room temp OR in the fridge...Zithromax, amoxicillin, Suprax, Ceftin.
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