Question 1

are expired medications efgective?

Accepted Answer

Not effective: Medications start losing effectiveness once they expire. It is just like food which starys to degrade or spoil after the expiration date. It is a good idea only to take meds before the expiration date. Hope this helps!

Question 2

is it ok to take wal-zyr that is expired on 12/2021?

Accepted Answer

: Your choice. The use by dates on these meds is when the producer feels that will still be as potent as they are at production. Post- dated meds are potentially weaker, but ar not toxic in most cases. I would consider using it briefly but replacing your supply in the near future.

Question 3

do diapers expire?

Accepted Answer

No: As a simple product, they can sit on the shelf for 2 decades or more  & still provide you with good service.

Question 4

can sunblock expire?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is a good idea to always follow the expiration dates on medications including skincare. Some active ingredients may breakdown into other/different active molecules over time.

Question 5

do estrogen pills expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All prescription medications come with an expiration date.

Question 6

can i use expired fluticasone?

Accepted Answer

Generally: most expiration dates are very "conservative" and drugs are potent long after their "expiration dates' HOWEVER it is NOT a WISE thing to do..Ask your Pharmacist to call the Prescriber for a refill!!! That service is free and your FRESH Prescription is only a few hours away!
Hope this helps
Healthy Holidays
Dr Z

Question 7

is expired morphine safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Expired morphine: In general expired medications still do work. In the real world (everything else but the usa) especially africa expired medications are used. As long as they are not expired by more than 12 mo. In the usa the fda and the lawyers will be after us if an expired med was given and you had a problem.

Question 8

are expired pregnacy test any good?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: But why risk it when dealing with something as important as pregnancy?

Question 9

will ciprodex still work if expired?

Accepted Answer

Less reliable: May not work as reliably after the expiration date.

Question 10

zinc expired but can i still take it?

Accepted Answer

For 1000 years: Zinc is a mineral. It will never go bad or lose its potency. The date is there to get you to go buy more.

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