i have a mild yet bothersome ear pain. i have some medicine from a while ago that expired in january. the medicine is called VOSOL HC/ACETASOL HC. i have looked it up on the internet but cant find much that will benefit me. do u think its ok to take or should i just take an asprin and call doc?
2007-12-25 09:14:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
A good bit of the time meds have expired (a date when "SEALED") after it's date it becomes shall we say weaker. (someone please expound on this) Opened (seal broken) is totally different. But, be it way back in Jan. I wouldn't take the chance. Because your ear is to sensitive & next to your brain.
2007-12-25 09:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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True, the medication may have only expired a few months back, but guess what they should not be used. There is an expiration date on medications for a reason, they lose potency and effectiveness after they expire. Let me give you an example. You come into my pharmacy with your ciprodex prescription and I counsel you, look at the bottle and say, oh it expired 3 months back and you just paid me a $25.00 co-pay-would you take it or would you say ahh no I want something that is not expired. I'm pretty sure I know what I would do. Certain medications lose potency over time and some lose it immediately, again the expiration date is there for a reason. Besides, just because your ear hurts it doesn't mean you have an infection. Take some Tylenol or Advil for the ear pain. If it's not gone in a few days go see your DR. Different strains of bacteria cause ear infections and the Ciprodex may not even be effective against whatever bacteria you may have. One last thought. Tetracycline is relatively safe as an antibiotic if used within the expiration date. However, once it expires it chemically changes into a toxic lethal drug. Just want you to be informed and safe.
2016-04-07 08:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use an expired ear drug as it could have lost potency or be contaminated with bacteria. You might want to see an ENT specialist instead of your family doc in case it's something serious. For now, take Tylenol or ibuprofen, stay away from aspirin, though. Vosol is a hydrocortisone steroidal preparation so you were treated for an inflammatory process of some kind.
2007-12-25 09:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetasol Hc
2016-09-29 03:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetasol
2016-12-16 12:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead and use it. most meds are good long beyond their expiration dates, which are put on there to be super-cautious. if these are drops I suggest heating it A TINY BIT in the microwave before putting drops in ear. lie on your side while applying and stay down for a couple of minutes so it doesn't all drain out immediately. then put a bit of cotton in there to soak up the stuff and keep it in contact with your ear canal. this also serves to keep your ear warm.
many ear troubles are simple viruses or allergies and nothing to worry about.
2007-12-25 09:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by wendy.bryan 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just call the doc.
2007-12-25 09:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm.... If I were you I would just go to the doctor. In January though, naw that's just tooooo long ago.
2007-12-25 09:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by *TiNk_dAH BAdDEST* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take asprin and call the doc
2007-12-25 09:16:39 · answer #9 · answered by jlovejesus2004 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do not use this medication more often or longer than prescribed. Unnecessary use or misuse of this medication can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
2007-12-25 09:20:37 · answer #10 · answered by nava 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋