2007-10-05 12:20:38 · 8 answers · asked by Dave H 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
You may take expired vitamins pills however there is no guarantee if their potency remain the same- they could be less potent or can be no longer effective.
If you discovered that your pills were left open and exposed to sunlight, air and heat, it probably lost its potency even if not yet expired.So better not to take as well.
If you are aware that your pills are kept properly in an air-tight container then you could probably give them a try even expired. However if you noticed any changes in the color or smell of the pill, better to get rid of them.
For safety and best efficacy it would be better to take a well kept unexpired pills and with the doctor's advice.
2007-10-05 12:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes the fact that it is expired means that it is now hazardous to take them
2007-10-05 13:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Knight M.D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The potency fades and some can even become dangerous. Throw them away.
2007-10-05 12:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should NEVER take expired anything.
2007-10-05 12:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Angelina 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, if the expiry date has gone then no potency left and just blank tablets.
2007-10-05 12:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by Sazzy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i doubt it.. depends on HOW expired they are
2007-10-05 14:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by Truth-hurts-sometimes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
exactly-they're not dangerous just maybe not as effective
2007-10-08 15:47:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please, dont do this again.
2007-10-05 12:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋