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Is taking expired milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) safe? i just took a dosage of this, for chronic constipation. realized after that it expired in 1991. am i ok?
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Expired medications: Medications that are passed their expiration dates can be less effective or contaminated. Some medications could even decompose into products that can be harmful. It isn't worth the risk to take expired medications, so regularly clear out your medicine cabinet and replace with fresh medications. One dose is likely not going to be dangerous, but call your doctor or poison control if you get sick
Answered 12/21/2019
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