LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM — You have drug which has expired but are still neatly stored in the box drug? Is it safe if drug is it still used?
There are at least four things to know about the expiration date on drug. The following are the four things as reported by Health 24.
1. The true meaning
Expiration date on the packaging drug basically a “guarantee” from the manufacturer drug. That is, producers drug ensure drug it works well as long as it is used before the expiration date. When drug still used after the expiration date, whatever happens is not the responsibility of the manufacturer drug.
2. Risk factors
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated the inclusion of expiration dates drug since the 1970s. There are risks that might occur if drug used after the expiration date. Some of these include changes in chemical composition due to exposure, decreased strength, and the possibility of bacterial growth in some types drug.
However, studies in the 1980s involved more than 100 types drug shows that 90 percent of drugthese drugs are safe to use, even 15 years after the expiration date. Drugthe drugs in this study include drug doctor’s prescription and also drug over the counter or drug free.
Generally, most drug which is still effective after the expiration period drug in tablet or capsule form. However, the expiration date is on drug in liquid form or drug which must be stored in the refrigerator should not be ignored.
Expiration dates are also important to note drug antibiotics. The longer, drug antibiotics will get weaker. Ineffective antibiotics will “train” the disease to become more resistant to antibiotics.
3. Storage is key
Storage method drug also very important to note. How to save drug the wrong one can create storage time drug get shorter.
Drug It should be stored in dry, cool conditions and without direct exposure to light. That is, avoid saving drug in the cabinet or storage area in the bathroom because the area has a high level of humidity.
4. Understand the expiration context
Some drug such as antibiotics, Epi-pens, and drug eye drops cannot last long after passing the expiration period. However, drug pain relievers in pill form such as paracetamol and aspirin can last longer after the expiration date.
In addition, the context is also important to note. According to Harvard Medical School, drug which is only a month past the expiration date is certainly more potent than that drug which has passed the expiration date five years.
The impact that might occur if drug not working well also needs to be considered. Drug Expired allergies that don’t work may not be life-threatening. However, drug an inactive heart will of course be associated with the risk of life and death of its users.
If found drug expires at home, it is far better to consult the nearest pharmacist before deciding to use it.
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