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Used 30 year old ducolax suppository. not seeing it work. can i go buy fresh medicine and use now on top of other?

Q: used 30 year old ducolax suppository. not seeing it work. can i go buy fresh medicine and use now on top of other?

: Yes, you can do that. Hopefully the new ones that are not outdated will work for you. If not, please follow up with your doctor.

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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Yes, you can do that. Hopefully the new ones that are not outdated will work for you. If not, please follow up with your doctor.

Answered 1/9/2023

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A member asked:

Used 30 year old ducolax suppository. not seeing it work. can i go buy fresh medicine and use now on top of other?

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