Comment
Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Then fail to stop a heart attack.• EpiPen- Used to retract closing of the mouth and airways during a severe allergic reaction. Expired EpiPen can become ineffective quickly, causing it to lose the ability and efficacy to stop what can sometimes be even fatal allergic reactions.• Eye Drops - Prescribed to treat various eye conditions. Expired eye drops can start to grow bacteria, potentially causing other eye infections and conditions like pink eye, for example. What about over-the-counter (OTC) medicines? Do over-the-counter medicines expire?Consumers buy popular OTC drugs every day to use for aches, pains, and allergies. These medications include:Tylenol (acetaminophen)Advil and Motrin (ibuprofen)Benadryl (diphenhydramine)Claritin (loratadine)Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)Topical creams, powders and dropsA study conducted by the U.S. military determined that while some medications can retain their potency up to one year after their expiration, there were variations of strength from batch to batch. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to know if your OTC medications are still effective after their use-by date. OTC medications may not pose serious health risks if they are taken after their expiration date, but most likely will lose all or some potency to alleviate your symptoms. How do you properly store medicine to maintain its shelf life?It is also critical to store medications properly to help extend their potency. Always read the package insert to see how to properly store your medicine since the recommended storing protocols may vary from medicine to medicine. Consult with your pharmacist for more clarification. While the bathroom and medicine cabinets can
Add Comment