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It is best to not use drugs past their expiration date. Over time, drugs, especially generics, lose some of their active ingredients. This changes the dosage in unpredictable ways. At best, the medications my become ineffective.
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∙ 9y agoPrescription medications should never be used after the discard date. This is because the medications will no longer work in the way intended.
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Are medicines Perishable items?
Yes, medicines do get expired. Once expired it is risky to consume such medicines. The expiry date for conventional medicines is listed on it, and for homoepathic medicines it is uniformly 5 years from date of manufacure.
How can you use the daffodil?
The daffodil can be used with other ingredients to treat wounds on the skin. Daffodil is also used in prescription medicines in the treatment of some diseases.
How long are garlic pills good after they are out date?
no medicines should be used after exp.date-should be disposed of
What is erythromycin lotion?
You're thinking of erythromycin, a antibiotic prescription drug used to treat certain types of infections. Hope this helps
Is uranium used in medicines?
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How long is benzonatate good for before it expires?
Drugs aren't dangerous if taken after expiration date. A lot of prescription drugs have a really long shelf life even after the expiration date, but the effectiveness of the prescription will decrease as time goes by after the expiration date.
What drugs may interact with anti-itch drugs?
Anti-itch drugs, also called antipruritic drugs, are available both over-the-counter and with a physician's prescription. Your pharmacist can help you find any available and appropriate over the counter medicines for your symptoms. They come in topical, tablet, and injected forms (prescription only). Cortisone, Benadryl and other over the counter medicines for itch can be used successfully. Some commonly used prescription brands of the antihistamine drug hydroxyzine are Atarax and Vistaril. Prescription strength cortisone topical creams and ointments are also available from a physician if the over the counter preparations do not help the condition.
What is Tylenol 3 shelf life?
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What element is used to make firworks and medicines?
Magnesium is used for fireworks and medicines
Are medicines harmful if used improperly?
Yes, medicines can definitely be harmful if used improperly.
What is used to discard unnecessary files?
TRash Can
Are medicines biodegradable?
Medicines are biodegradable because they can be used as drugs.
