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Yes, every drug has an expiration date. When in doubt just phone your pharmacist at any drug store. Some medications can gain in strength when old and some will lose their strength so be careful!
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∙ 11y agoAs far as I know, amoxicillin expires after about two years. This is assuming that it has been stored in a cool, dark place, and away from sunlight. I would ask your local pharmacist or physician just to be sure.
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∙ 14y agoStudies show that expired drugs may lose some of their potency over time, from as little as 5% or less to 50% or more (though usually much less than the latter). Even 10 years after the "expiration date," most drugs have a good deal of their original potency. If your life does not depend on an expired drug - such as that for headache, hay fever, or menstrual cramps - take it and see what happens. One of the largest studies ever conducted that supports the above points about "expired drug" labeling was done by the U.S. military 15 years ago, according to a feature story in the Wall Street Journal (March 29, 2000), reported by Laurie P. Cohen. Here are a couple of resources as well: https://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml http://www.baliadvertiser.biz/articles/paradise/2006/expired_drugs.html
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∙ 12y agoMost antibiotics expire after about 2 years after manufacture. Go by the expiry date on the bottle. If there is no date, then assume it has been a year before the drug was sold to you. Therefor they are good for about 1 year after you bought them.
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∙ 12y agoI think the expiration date is more beneficial for the manufacturer than for the consumer.
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∙ 11y agoonly if you have a wide set vagina
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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.
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.
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 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.
Does the expiration date still apply once a jar is opened -i.e. applesauce opened a two or three months ago but still within the expiration date?
The expiration or best-use-by dates are for unopened packages.
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.
