Question 1

is it still safe to take expired cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Expiration dates are typically meant to be used as a guideline for how long the ingredients are considered "shelf-stable." you can often safely use things that have expired for about 6 months past their date but if you are unsure you should ask your physician or your pharmacist.

Question 2

can i take my old, expired codeine cough syrup (says use before 12/11/2013) instead of filling the new prescription for it i just received from my doc?

Accepted Answer

No you should not: We strongly advice you to throw away the exored codeine cough syrup which expired more than 15 months ago.
It may not even be effective and moreover it may make you sick as exposure to light,air and many other factors causing breakdown and mixing of ingredients may be harmful

Question 3

i take daily a bottle of cough syrup corex regular for the last 1 year  what are the consequences and will it effect my body?  how can i quit

Accepted Answer

Drug addiction: Since corex contains codiene, and since youve been taking it for a year i would say you have a drug addiction. Seek help from an addiction center or your physician.

Question 4

can i take nyquill with cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: There are several versions of nyquil and most if not all of them contain cough medicine.  Taking another cough syrup would probably give you too much dextromethorophan.

Question 5

which cough syrup can i take for bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Cough syrup: Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, while Guaifenesin loosens mucous.  Either will help, and some syrups have both.    If you have a fever, or your phlegm is discolored, see your doctor.

Question 6

is it okay to take cough syrup that is long past due date?

Accepted Answer

NO: It may not work or actually make you sick.

Question 7

is it possible for me to take too much codeine cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Codeine is a narcotic. Although weaker than many narcotics, it still has the same potential side effects from addiction to constipation, respiratory depression, and death. Only use according to prescription instructions and no more.

Question 8

how much codeine cough syrup do somebody have to take to overdose?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the weight of the person, the amount of confine in the product, and the other ingredients.  If there is Acetaminophen in the syrup, an overdose can be fatal. Seek medical attention now.

Question 9

can you test positive for alcohol if you take a alcohol free cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

No,you would not: test positive for alcohol if you take alcohol free cough syrup.

Question 10

i can not take codine & codone. is there another cough syrup similar to take?

Accepted Answer

Dextromethorphan: Dextromethorphan is present in many otc cough preparations, such as robitussin, (guaifenesin) delsym a& bentylin dm to name a few.  If your cough persists longer than 3 weeks, see your physician.

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I take daily a bottle of cough syrup corex regular for the last 1 year what are the consequences and will it effect my body? how can i quit

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