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A member asked:
Can i use an expired asthma pump that expired on nov. 09?
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No: A medicine that expired that long ago is likely ineffective and may not be safe.
Answered 3/25/2023
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No: 4 years from the expiration date is too long for the medication to be effective. Studies have shown that many medications can safely be used/taken after the expiration date, over three years is not going to be effective.Going much past a year on an inhaler would not be recommended. More importantly, albuterol is a rescue medication. You want to make sure it works and is effective when needed.
Answered 2/3/2017
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