A 46-year-old member asked:
can you use expired flonase?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lee Perryanswered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Not recommended: It's probably safe to use, depending on how old it is--however, if the medication is expired, i would recommend getting a new nose spray.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Less effective: Don't recommend as the product will become less effective after expiration date.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What are the common conditions treated with flonase?
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Dr. Amy Shahanswered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Allergies: Allergic rhinitis, sometimes other form of nasal problems like nasal polyps.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How long does the effect of Flonase work?
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Dr. Neil Kaoanswered
Allergy and Immunology 33 years experience
Minutes to months: Some people say that Flonase works only for a few minutes, which is not a desirable an answer as those who say they need to use Flonase only once every few months.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Does Flonase work if it is expired?
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Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
Probably: If may lose some potency when used way beyond the expiration date.
4.9k viewsReviewed Jun 02, 2020
A 43-year-old member asked:
Does Flonase expire?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Yes: All medications have an expiration date. Typically 12 months but check to make sure. An albuterol inhaler does have a two year expiration date and other medications might vary. Check the bottle.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A female asked:
My flonase expired in january of this year is it safe to use?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Safe: Your flonase, assuming it was not kept in too hot a place, will be fully effective despite that expiration date.
463 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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