2007-02-26 20:10:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Do not be stingy. It is true that drug companies do give expiry dates much earlier for our own safety in case we take the medicine unknowingly after the expiry period. But it does not mean that we should take it for granted and use the medicine because not only it may not work it may cause adverse effects also.
2007-02-26 20:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by ssmindia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for six months but for a month it's safe. Most OTC medicines get weaker after the expiration date so you can still take them but they won't be as effective, don't take more then the package says though, you could end up taking too much and making yourself sick.
2007-02-27 04:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The effective of the medication will grow stronger or weaker, dependent on what sort of medication is taken.
The best is not to take the expired medication and consult a doctor for fresh batches.
2007-02-27 04:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by IIDX Chem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's safe, but cannot work as good as before.
Except for liquid medicine, though.
2007-02-27 04:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by BryanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
and if u do or did
u need to see a doctor
thats why they have expiry dates
so that we stop consuming them
2007-02-27 04:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by Princess Penguin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they get stronger and some get weaker so they will not be the same
2007-02-27 04:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by â?¥ Pawya! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋