do senna tablets go out of date?
531446
Studies have found that most medications maintain their potency for at least one to two years after they expire and some have been found to maintain potency for as long as 15 years. As such, the medication in your cabinet may still be okay to use, depending on its use.
1122821
Ongoing research shows that stored under optimal conditions, many drugs retain 90% of their potency for at least five years after the labeled expiration date, and sometimes longer. Even 10 years after the expiration date many pharmaceuticals retain a significant amount of their original potency.
732456
In general, you shouldn't take expired medication unless absolutely necessary. This includes expired Cipro (ciprofloxacin). The concern isn't necessarily that expired drugs will cause harm to you.
320650
The expiration date is supposed to be the date at which the “manufacturer can still guarantee the full potency and safety of the drug.” But research conducted by the FDA demonstrates that 90 per cent of more than 100 drugs—both prescription and over-the-counter—are perfectly good to use even 15 years after the ...
767669
FAQ Answer: The use of an expired lancet (drum) may cause an infection at the puncture site as the lancet may have lost its sterility. We guarantee 4 years of sterility from the date of sterilisation, so you have plenty of time to use up your lancets.
1376190
Senna may not be suitable if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Constipation is common at the end of pregnancy and just after having a baby. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, it's better to ease constipation without taking a medicine.
133699
This medicine is a orange, round, film-coated, tablet imprinted with "CPC 490". Have you ever purchased Senna-S?
270690
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal. If you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.
1124588
The expiration date is the last date that the pharmaceutical company will guarantee that the drug is at 100 percent full potency. Except in very rare cases, there is no evidence that suggests that there is anything harmful about that medication if used after that date.
161893
Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription drug. For constipation in adults and children age 12 and over: the usual dose is 17.2 mg daily. Don't take more than 34.4 mg per day. For constipation in children: 8.5 mg daily increased just enough to cause one bowel movement daily has been used.
268125
In most cases, you should replace an expired medication (like NyQuil) with one that is in-date as expired ones may have lost potency over time and may not be as effective as they once were.
489912
In general, you shouldn't take expired medication unless absolutely necessary. This includes expired Cipro (ciprofloxacin). The concern isn't necessarily that expired drugs will cause harm to you. In fact, most do not break-down into harmful components.
725544
Never use your nasal spray after the expiration date on the bottle. Liquid medication can easily be contaminated with dirt or bacteria.
159324
It is not recommended to take expired drugs (including Benadryl) because they may not be as potent as they once were. Taking expired Benadryl isn't known to cause harm, it just may not work as well, which is important when relying on the effects of the drug (e.g. to stem an allergic reaction).
943985
Expired EpiPens may still save a life, study finds. EpiPens — devices used to rescue people during a severe allergic reaction — can remain effective years after their expiration date, a new study reports.
295735
Takeaway. Most albuterol inhalers expire 1 year after being issued. Evidence suggests that an inhaler retains most of its potency for at least 1 year after the printed expiration date.
31018
When a medication expires, it may not be as potent. The medication's chemical composition may also change. At this point, manufacturers can no longer guarantee that the drug isn't deteriorating. Because of this, taking expired birth control pills may result in an unwanted pregnancy.