http://forum.lowyat.net/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:48 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2262548 <img src='http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad286/jinzhuoye/Article%20Images/trough_level_of_drugs.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />Hey guys, got this article somewhere and find it interesting, just want to share this out.<br /><br /><span style='color:Blue'><i><b>Question</b></i></span><br />Can I still take a medication if the label says it&#39;s expired?<br /><br /><span style='color:Red'><i><b>Answer</b></i></span><br />The date given on a prescription or OTC med represents how long the drug will maintain full potency and safety under ideal storage conditions (usually room temperature, low humidity).<br />Around that date--generally 2 to 3 years after packaging--the drug starts to slowly degrade, meaning that it may not work as well, and the tablet can develop a mottled or bumpy surface or a strong odor. <br />Typically, however, it won&#39;t actually be harmful to take. But to get a medicine&#39;s full benefits, you&#39;re best off with one that isn&#39;t past its prime--especially if it&#39;s used to treat chest pain, heart problems, cancer, or seizures. And never take the antibiotic tetracycline after its expiration date: It does become toxic.<br /> yasminetan The Museum Of Kopitiam Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:42:57 +0800