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Can i take a expired mineral oil or saline enema. i just had a dnc and my constipation is horrible. it's hard to read date but i thinkbit says 2002?
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No: The chemicals in the drug will start to disintegrate after the expiration date. Some may still retain some activity but who is to say how much or not. Remain safe stay away from expired drugs
Answered 11/23/2014
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