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Can i use expired ex-lax ultra pills or get new ones?
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Probably safe.: Expiration dates for oral meds are usually very conservative and have to do with marketing, product cycling and regulatory issues than potency. As long as they were stored under reasonable conditions should be good for many months beyond expiration.
Answered 2/8/2019
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