A member asked:

I gave my 3 year old calpol for a temperature only realising it was 6 months out of date later on! can it be harmful or is it just less effective?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: Not harmful and likely just as effective. The expiry date often is stated as earlier than the true expiry date. All the best and I hope he/she feels better.

Answered 8/21/2015

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