I tend to keep eye drops for much longer that a month, but the packaging advises that one should discard of it after a month, some say three weeks. Is this a marketing spiel? If not, why do they recommend such a thort time period?
2006-10-29 22:46:50 · 4 answers · asked by SilverLining 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Expiration dates are actually guidelines... but eye drops can be especially vulnerable to contamination if the bottle tip comes in contact with eye lashes. Prescriptions can be used for a reasonable time after the expiration date as this is a way for the pharmacy companies to sell more products.. so the answer to your question would be - it's a marketing "spiel"
2006-10-29 22:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, I've used eyedrops a couple of times that are probably even a year old or more and they always seem to help my eyes when I need them. Who knows? I think it's safe;)
2006-10-30 06:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some recommend a shorter time fram than that because they lack preservatives. If you want ones that last longer, get the drops with mercury (thiomerosal) in!
2006-10-30 07:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes dispose of it, unless you want to have a savere eye infection.
2006-10-30 06:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋