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I have a bottle of flonase, that set back, and for got about for 8 months. now i know doctors say that do not use medication past expiration date. but my thinking ,is this flonase, is still ok to use, it just will not be as effective. can you tell me?

Q: i have a bottle of flonase, that set back, and for got about for 8 months. now i know doctors say that do not use medication past expiration date. but my thinking ,is this flonase, is still ok to use, it just will not be as effective. can you tell me?

: I would expect some benefit remains. The use by date is the last point where full potency remains.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I would expect some benefit remains. The use by date is the last point where full potency remains.

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 3/20/2021

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A member asked:

I have a bottle of flonase, that set back, and for got about for 8 months. now i know doctors say that do not use medication past expiration date. but my thinking ,is this flonase, is still ok to use, it just will not be as effective. can you tell me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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