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It is highly recommended by all physicians to dispose of all expired medication. Unless you were instructed pther wise by a professional or personal physician then you should by no means continue taking any medication after it has expired.
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How long does ciprofloxacin last after expiration?
You should not take cefuroxime axetil after the expiration date. Taking it when it has expired could be dangerous. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
Will nutrofurantoin-macro still be effective for treating UTI after expiration date?
It is not recommended that you take a medication after it's expiration date. Therefore nutrofurantoin-macro will not still be effective for treating an UTI after the expiration date.
How long after expiration date does SOMA remain effective?
I just realized mine was a year past the expiration date, they still seem to be effective.
How long is Maalox good after the expiration date?
Maalox is no longer any good after the expiration date. When the expiration date has passed it means that it is no longer as effective as it once was.
How long is Albuterol good after expiration date?
They can last forever. The only problem with using them past the expiration date is the longer the inhaler goes past the expiration date the less effective the medication will be.
Is copaxone still effective many years after expiration date?
It is best not to use any drug after its expiration date. Expiration dates are meant to reflect the stable shelf life of a medication. After this point, it may not be effective, or worse, it may contain harmful breakdown products.
Is diphenhydramine safe to take after expiration date?
The expiration date on most drugs tell you when the manufacturer is guaranteeing it will have the maximum potency. Taking a drug after the expiration date is taking a chance that it won't be as effective as a drug taken within the "guaranteed effective." So, in answer to your question, on the diphenhydramine, no one knows if it is safe. All you can say for sure, is the manufacturer will not guarantee the drug is 100% effective after the expiration date.
Is zantac 150 still effective 14 months after expiration date?
Yes medical research has shown that Zantac (Ranitidine) is still effective up to 1.5 years after expiration date. After that it begins to lose some of its potency. Like canned food with expiration dates as long as the package is sealed and properly stored it lasts well beyond the expiration date.
When a vaccine is used 3 days before its expiration is it still effective?
The expiration date is there so you know an approximate date when it should not be used. Three days before an expiration wouldn't do harm, a day or two after expiration might not do harm either, but avoid using vaccines (or any medications) that are after their expiration date.
Can you take fioricet after 7 months expiration date?
Expiration dates mean the date that the drug is full-strength. After that date, it's no longer as effective. You can take it, but it probably won't work well.
When does deramaxx for dogs expire?
There should be an expiration date on the package. You can use them for a little bit after the date, but it won't be as effective.
Will expired RA insulin still be effective?
Medication should not be used after the expiration date printed on the label. After the expiration medicine can lose its potency which can be very dangerous.
