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Can i take naproxen 6 months after expiration date?

Q: can i take naproxen 6 months after expiration date?

: Yes. It is stable and the expiration date really only represents the date the pharmacy or other retailer can sell it. After that they cannot legally sell it but you can take it and it will still be effective. In fact it will stay effective for a good long time even after the expiration time.

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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Yes. It is stable and the expiration date really only represents the date the pharmacy or other retailer can sell it. After that they cannot legally sell it but you can take it and it will still be effective. In fact it will stay effective for a good long time even after the expiration time.

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Answered 4/21/2022

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A member asked:

Can i take naproxen 6 months after expiration date?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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