Question 1

can i take methocarbam two years after the expiration date? it was keep in a cabinet in it's original container.

Accepted Answer

No: It is not recommended to take old medications, even if kept in it's own container and stored safely. Sometimes the chemical breakdown causes toxic byproducts, as well as they can be less effective even if not toxic. Check with your neighborhood pharmacist also for more information.

Question 2

is it ok for my son to take expired oral suspension famotidine up to two days after expiration. im having some issues with my health insurance. is it ok for him to take it over the next two days? what are possible side effects if i do?

Accepted Answer

It's OK: Even a week or two beyond the expiration date should be OK provided it's kept at recommended temperature.

Question 3

kept unopened, still in package, raw chicken in refrigerator for few days, its now two days past it expiration date. it remains unopened. is it safe to cook and eat?

Accepted Answer

: I would be sure to get its core temperature up to 185 F if baking or fry it well. The expiration date is more their date it would retain its best taste that a sign it would turn toxic.  I would cook and eat it in that setting.

Question 4

i just took two advils (ibuprofen) and noticed the expiration date is 2010.am i going to get sick?

Accepted Answer

Expiration Dates: Nope. Not at all.  If there was any problem it would be that the advil (ibuprofen) may be less effective. But, in most cases these random arbitrary expiration dates are not a concern when the medication is in a medicine cabinet and not wet or in direct sunlight.

Question 5

promithazine 3 months past expiration. will it hurt me? i took two small sips to help with my throat and i was wondering how long it will sedate me

Accepted Answer

Most likely not: Most medications will still be effective beyond the listed expiration date, but in general they should be discarded and not used beyond the expiration date.  
Sedation from Promethazine will usually occur within a few hours after it is ingested.

Question 6

i ate two fish oil capsules that technically had an expiration date of 8/2022 which was last month. is this dangerous? im throwing them away to be safe. been stored at room temp (70 degrees f). i do have a little bit of minor upset stomach. ty?

Accepted Answer

: What your described of the medication will not do you any harm.
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Question 7

is it ok too drink eggnog six days after expiration?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In general this is OK, but really has more to do with how it was stored.

Question 8

what is the expiration time of ventolin nebule?

Accepted Answer

Ventolin nebule: "As packaged for sale, 3 years. After opening outer foil packaging, 3 months. Once Nebule is opened, use immediately" (http://www.medicines.ie/medicine/2032/SPC/Ventolin+Nebules+2.5+mg+++2.5+ml/#SHELF_LIFE)

Question 9

do diapers have an expiration date?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But, it doesn't mean the product expires. Pampers says, "it doesn't mean the product expires...Paper products do not have a specific shelf life....We recommend our diapers be kept in a shaded, dry storage area where the temperature is 85 degrees or less. Extreme heat or humidity could effect their performance." they may change color, the glue get less sticky, gel may clump less as they get old.

Question 10

is melatonin safe a month after expiration?

Accepted Answer

Safe: It is safe but the potency and effectiveness declines over time.  Discard it and get a new bottle even so.

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Can i take methocarbam two years after the expiration date? it was keep in a cabinet in it's original container.

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Is it ok for my son to take expired oral suspension famotidine up to two days after expiration. im having some issues with my health insurance. is it ok for him to take it over the next two days? what are possible side effects if i do?

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Kept unopened, still in package, raw chicken in refrigerator for few days, its now two days past it expiration date. it remains unopened. is it safe to cook and eat?

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I just took two advils (ibuprofen) and noticed the expiration date is 2010.am i going to get sick?

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Promithazine 3 months past expiration. will it hurt me? i took two small sips to help with my throat and i was wondering how long it will sedate me

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I ate two fish oil capsules that technically had an expiration date of 8/2022 which was last month. is this dangerous? im throwing them away to be safe. been stored at room temp (70 degrees f). i do have a little bit of minor upset stomach. ty?

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