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Can expired afrin (oxymetazoline) still be used?
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Throw it away: I would not use any expired product with the exception of adrenaline or Epinephrine if it is a lifesaving situation and nothing else is available. Throw away expired meds.
Answered 1/5/2015
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Agree w Dr. Klein: Recommend that expired oxymetazoline not be used. After the episode that oxymetazoline has been used for passes – toss the container (to avoid contamination).
Answered 6/9/2016
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