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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.
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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.
Is it safe to take benzonatate 3 years after expiration date?
If there is an expiration date, there is a good reason why it should not be used.
Does replens vaginal moisturizer have an expiration date?
ReplensMD will go out of date approximately 3 years after the date of purchase. The exact expiration date is printed on the bottom of the box it comes in.
Can you take keflex that is two years old?
No, a person should never take Keflex if it is expired by two years. Medicine loses its potency after the expiration date.
Can you use ofloxacin ophthalmic eye drops if its 2 years past the expiration date?
A person should avoid using expired medication such as ofloxacin ophthalmic eye drops, especially 2 years past the expiration date. Expired medication can harm the body and are less likely to have increased potency.
Are nicotine lozenges still effective after expiration date?
Yes, have been using expired lozenges for years now.
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.
Can you take fioricet with an expiration date of 7 years?
Yes, it will not be as effective though, overtime the strength of the medication degrades.
Is powdered milk still good after 10 years old?
not much is good after ten years but check the expiration date.
Can you use these ofloxacin ophthalmic eye drops if its 2 years past the expiration date?
It is not advisable to use ofloxacin ophthalmic eye drops if they are 2 years past the expiration date. This can cause problems with vision and may not be effective at resolving the eye condition.
Will sunscreen that is two years old still be effective?
It will be effective if it was already opened. But if it wasn't opened, it could still last a week or two...
Is a gift certificate still valid after ten years since it was issued?
If it doesn't have an expiration date and the store still honors it, then yes, it is valid.
Can you take Zoloft 3 years after expiration date?
It is never a good idea to take a medication after its expiration: the active ingredient may have broken down making it less effective and/or producing harmful degradation products with unknown effects.
How long after the expiration date is canned frosting still good?
If it was opened but kept in the refrigerator except for in use it should be still good a coulee years after the expiration date...
Is it still ok to eat SPAM that's 15 years past its expiration date?
yes as long as its email spam
How much does it cost to renew license-plate tags in Oregon 7 days after their expiration date but still in the same month?
well I found out.. There's no late fee in Oregon. they just reset your expiration date 2 years after your old expiration date. but you can still be ticketed for not having current registration. price is $54.00
What is the shelf life of unopened miracle whip?
Miracle Whip is a highly processed food and is still good months and possibly years after the expiration date. It definitely can be safely consumed months after the expiration date.
