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Is a fleets enema effective after the expiration date?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Expiration date: In general, it is recommended that medications not be used after expiration date. With that said, there is a big difference between being expired for 5 days versus 5 years. Your pharmacist should be able to provide more information.

Answered 12/28/2020

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