I am traveling out of town, how long can these capsules be out of refrigeration?
164037
I wouldn't recommend traveling with them unless you can put them on ice.... I say this because when I purchase them at whole foods they put them on ice in a bag.... The good bacteria will die in the warmth and the probiotics will be useless.
164038
Hello, I am not really sure. But I know that it takes about 1 day and a half from the time I order it and they warranty it that it arrives alive. I would search online or even on the company's website to get more information about this. Good luck!
164039
I purchased mine at whole food. I was told they can stay w/o refrigeration for at least two hours. Long enough for me to make it home.
164040
The instructions say to store below 71 degrees, best if refrigerated - I have used them for a week or so whilst travelling and they seemed fine
164041
well by the time the shipment got to me the icepack had melted. But that never seemed to alter the effectiveness. I suggest you use an icepack for as far, or as long as possible until you reach your destination :)
990781
No, it doesnt have to be refrigerated. The life is around 2 years after you buy them, the last i bought 6 months ago will expire in 2015
2243945
Not long, a couple of hours. But I use them at work so I put them in the freezer before I leave for the day so I am not sure on the exactly how long.
250824
Does not require refrigeration. Not certain what expiry date is but mine was months away...
1506164
You might try using them along with other standard blue ice products. All I can tell you, is that I used them taking frozen food on a flight from Chicago to Hawaii, with several stops and a delay. My food remained frozen for 18 hours.
1982050
I was told by my physician to keep them refrigerated. I did that and would only take one out to use immediately. With this process, I had no problem whatsoever. I would not freeze these suppositories, but would definitely refrigerate them. In response to any better way to buy, I would say that they're available at drugstores, but cost approximately $4.00 more than the amazon price.
1191657
No, as you know, most probiotics do need to be refrigerated but this one does not which makes it good for travel.
760208
I would think so if you had enough ice or ice packs to keep the product frozen. I've frozen yogurt tubes and transported them with ice. But I don't know if you'd be able to keep them frozen for 2 1/2 to 3 hours to travel that far. I'd try packing a couple and seeing how long they last at home before you take it on the road.
527499
Yes I understand they should be stored refrigerated, except for the one you are using. That is what I do.
1143369
Don't eat them, and don't microwave them until they melt or start to steam. Probably not a good idea to leave them in the car on a 100F day either, but like Richard M. said, they tend to stick Prop 65 on everything in Cali. It's just a warning that there might (might!) be something potentially toxic/poisonous (i.e. plastic, neoprene, almost anything you shouldn't eat) in them. Don't gnaw on them and you should be fine.
1675679
NO! Refrigeration will also add moisture which will deteriorate the capsules.
1863109
I would leave medicine in this after the pack being frozen for at least 5 to 7 hours traveling on a plane, the medicine would still be cold.
832640
Hi! It doesn't need to be refrigerated and they can go in your luggage, but not your carry on. Thank you!
1153664
I don't know, but I doubt it. I don't think you have to refrigerate until after opening the seal. I didn't do that anyway because I forgot to take them. I didn't notice any weakening of the product as a consequence though.
694802
They should be ok for a month as long as you keep them in a refridgerator. However, using them as soon as they are shipped to you is optimal.
1045166
Actually, the manufacturer does NOT specifically recommend this. And frankly, THEY do not even ship it refrigerated when they ship it to the stores. That is a fact. It is "suggested", but their products say to "Store in a dry place at 73F (23C) or below. Best if refrigerated". Best, for NOT required. And keeping it refrigerated and then taking it back out would cause it to sweat and possible cause degradation of the capsules. So, you SHOULD store it in the refrigerator AFTER you get it home and keep it there. They have done stability studies and so long as you don't keep it on the car dashboard, you are fine.
1892949
They do not require refrigeration, it says so right on the label. I keep mine in a gallon sized ziploc.