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We have expired alka seltzer. it expired october of last year. also have advil (ibuprofen) that expired september of last year. are they save to use now?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes safe: Just could not be sold. Might be a little less potent but are just as safe.

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Answered 3/13/2020

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Expired?: Then throw it out -- but not down the drain or in the toilet! it actually gets into the water system in minute amounts, so you can take expired meds to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.

Answered 11/2/2016

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A member asked:

We have expired alka seltzer. it expired october of last year. also have advil (ibuprofen) that expired september of last year. are they save to use now?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Steiner agreed

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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