Posted on Jul 18, 2017
That Drug Expiration Date May Be More Myth Than Fact
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Good Information to Know. Hopefully Manufacturers and Hospitals will reexamine this Data
That Drug Expiration Date May Be More Myth Than Fact
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Posted 7 y ago
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I've used pain reliever that was a year past it so called expiration date, worked just as well as new ones.
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SSgt Ryan Sylvester
The only thing that really gets affected with dry pills is potency. And that's pretty negligible, from my experience. Granted, I wouldn't trust any gel caps beyond expiration, but Motrin? Hell, I keep that stuff stockpiled next to the MREs.
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Best rule of thumb: if it's dry and sealed, you're probably safe. If it's dry and open, check for discolorations, but you're still probably safe. If it's liquid, pitch it.
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...do not store your medications in the bathroom. the moisture can affect potency...in most cases, you are ok with expired medications...
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