How long can you take medicine after the expiration date?

While it’s best only to use non-expired medications, one study conducted by the U.S. military showed that some medications could retain their potency up to one year after the expiration date has passed.

Can you take expired cold medicine?

The FDA says using expired medicine is risky and could be harmful to a person’s health, depending on what type of medication it is. “Once the expiration date has passed, there is no guarantee that the medicine will be safe and effective. If your medicine has expired, do not use it,” said the FDA.

How do you know if medicine is expired without expiration date?

Medicines have expiry dates printed on the label so you know when to use them by. You can find the expiry date on the medicine packaging or on the label….This may say:

expiry.
expiry date.
expires.
exp.
exp date.
use by.
use before.

Can I take expired blood pressure medicine?

She adds, “If you’re taking expired blood pressure medication, and it’s not working and your blood pressure goes up, you’re risking a stroke, a heart attack,” or other serious health complications. “There’s just too much of a risk with the changes in the chemical compounds.

Can you take expired Coricidin HBP?

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed.

Can I take Benadryl that expired 2 years ago?

Allergy medicine expires, but it may still be effective for up to two or more years after the expiration date. Liquid allergy medicine, such as nasal sprays, tend to expire earlier than antihistamine tablets, and they will lose effectiveness more quickly after expiring.

Do blood pressure pills expire?

The FDA says it’s risky and possibly harmful to your health. Once you pass the date stamped on the bottle, there is no guarantee the pills are safe to take. That’s why Pennell says get rid of them.

CAN expired drugs be sold?

Those who dispense medicines beyond the expiry date can be booked under IPC sections that attract up to two years in jail, says Aiyappa KG, advocate. Selling of expired drugs is a criminal offence under the Indian Penal Code as well as the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.