April 15, 2023, 03:13 PM
P-220My cold and flu medicine was out of date.
Ok, with the exception of my Afib, apparently I have not been sick with a cold or flu in quite some time.
Last week, I felt what I perceived to be a cold coming on.
No problem, I have some Daquil and Nyquil, along with some other cold and flu medicines in our medicine chest.
I started checking the expiration dates. WTF?
Everything I had expired in 2020 or 2021, which means the last time I bought cold and flu meds must have been in 2019 or so.
Have you checked the expiration dates on the meds in your house lately?
April 15, 2023, 03:22 PM
sourdough44A year or two out with that doesn’t bother me.
Yesterday I cooked some pasta, expired Nov 2022, still here.
That’s me anyway.
April 15, 2023, 04:04 PM
12131A couple of years expired really means nothing. But, I would be more concerned with you taking the otc cold meds that night contain either phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine, due to your heart issue, Steve. Check with your cardiologist or PCP, first.
April 15, 2023, 06:15 PM
MelissaDallasI worked in a pharmacy in high school and college. As stated above, the worst thing that happens to most drugs is they might lose a little potency. One thing that does tend to get old though is aspirin. If it starts breaking down a little and smelling vinegary, toss it.
April 15, 2023, 09:34 PM
P-220quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
A couple of years expired really means nothing. But, I would be more concerned with you taking the otc cold meds that night contain either phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine, due to your heart issue, Steve. Check with your cardiologist or PCP, first.
Thank you.
I will ask.
April 15, 2023, 09:49 PM
OKCGenequote:
Originally posted by P-220:
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
A couple of years expired really means nothing. But, I would be more concerned with you taking the otc cold meds that night contain either phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine, due to your heart issue, Steve. Check with your cardiologist or PCP, first.
Thank you.
I will ask.
Check out the Coricidin HBP brand of OTC cold meds. They are made for those with high blood pressure issues. They have 9 different yet similar meds.
Absolutely check with your doc or cardiologist first. They might be able to offer you other options.
CORICIDIN HBP LINK.
April 16, 2023, 01:52 AM
drill sgtAs far as out of date products in your medicine cabinet especially the over the counter products as well as the kitchen pantry did you check the " best used by date" while still in store prior to purchase...... You might be supprised to find out of date products on the shelf waiting to be sold.. They could have been out of date prior to you purchasing them.............................. ...... drill sgt.
April 16, 2023, 07:35 AM
tsmccullFrom a study referenced on health.harvard.edu:
Most of what is known about drug expiration dates comes from a study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration at the request of the military. With a large and expensive stockpile of drugs, the military faced tossing out and replacing its drugs every few years. What they found from the study is 90% of more than 100 drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, were perfectly good to use even 15 years after the expiration date.
April 16, 2023, 07:03 PM
davidjinksBack quite a few years ago, the military did some testing on meds. This was due to the strategic stockpile that our country maintains.
According to the testing, 10 years is nothing in regards to past expiration dates. It was noted some meds lose their potency, but not enough to be concerned.
quote:
Originally posted by P-220:
Ok, with the exception of my Afib, apparently I have not been sick with a cold or flu in quite some time.
Last week, I felt what I perceived to be a cold coming on.
No problem, I have some Daquil and Nyquil, along with some other cold and flu medicines in our medicine chest.
I started checking the expiration dates. WTF?
Everything I had expired in 2020 or 2021, which means the last time I bought cold and flu meds must have been in 2019 or so.
Have you checked the expiration dates on the meds in your house lately?
April 17, 2023, 05:45 AM
schrackI have some Black Ointment dated 1957 and it will still pull splinters out.
Tar Based!!!!! LOL.