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I have a bottle of calamine lotion that is about a year over its expiration date. can i still use it?
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I suppose: The expiration date is there as an indicator of potency.Use after that date implies that the ingredients have broken down and will be less effective. The breakdown products are unlikely to produce a significant injury. I never liked this lotion anyway.I consider it too drying and of little benefit beyond giving you something to do.
Answered 12/26/2020
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