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Hi, i bought 7 bottles of 5% minoxidil, i wasn't aware of the expiration date, and now they are expired (expiration date: 4/2021). can i still use them?

Q: hi, i bought 7 bottles of 5% minoxidil, i wasn't aware of the expiration date, and now they are expired (expiration date: 4/2021). can i still use them?

: Yes you can , as long as the bottles were kept in normal room temperature , not exposed to Sun or heat , usually most medications can stillb effective for at least one year after the expiration date.

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Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

Yes you can , as long as the bottles were kept in normal room temperature , not exposed to Sun or heat , usually most medications can stillb effective for at least one year after the expiration date.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 4/1/2021

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A member asked:

Hi, i bought 7 bottles of 5% minoxidil, i wasn't aware of the expiration date, and now they are expired (expiration date: 4/2021). can i still use them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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