is expired tylenol dangerous?
89052
It's not dangerous, but it may not be as effective, depending upon how long ago it "expired".
703228
Stop, think, then choose Tylenol!
135081
The main thing with taking expired meds is that the med. may be to strong of a dose or not strong enough. It won't actually "hurt" you.(unless you over dose)  I wouldn't do it again if I were you though and check the date before taking.
742773
yes they do expire.  Not only  can they become contaminated over time as people forget to close the cap correctly etc.  the manufacturer will list an expiry date on the label
20660
i worked for a doctor that had medical supplies that expired in the early 80's in his office that he would not let me throw away. (this was in 2001). he would also take the use latex gloves out of the biohazard bag, and put them back in the box to be reused. there are alot of other things, but i could be here all night. needless to say, i only worked there about 2 months, until i could find a new job.
365484
Often, these are removed in the office so you can resume your normal life immediately.  You will have to keep it dry for 24 hours and can just take tylenol or advil for pain (it won't be bad).
778384
Well, I know they make a Tylenol PM which is basically Unisom and aceteminophen. And there might even be an ibuprofen version I can't remember. So in my opinion there is no problem whatsoever, IOW it would be at least as safe as Tylenol PM and probably safer.
920642
I am not sure if this is it or not but this is off the website rxlist.com\nIts the only 281 imprint that I could find.\n\nImprint Code: 281    \nDrug/Strength/Manufacturer: Acetaminophen 500mg - Tylenol Ext. St. - Granutec \nDescription: Tablet - White - Oblong
329591
tramadol is a centrally acting analgesic (pain killer) . It is a opioid analgesic works by inhibiting re-uptake of 5-HT and NA (neurotransmitters) . thus activates monoaminergic spinal inhibition of pain .\nit is available as capsules tablets and ampules . the chemical properties of the drug may change after expiry date mainly due to oxidation and reaction with humidity. the reaction time depends on the type of preparation mode of storage and the climatic conditions. the expiry date of the product is determined by the manufacturers based on these data's .\nAfter expiry date the product will have some drug in it but we cannot sure dose\nso it is dangerous to take such drugs because \n1) the oxidised product may be highly toxic and will not have the required medicinal properties\n2) dosage cannot be determined \n3) the anti dot 'naloxone' cannot be used in poisoning\nthe drug is with less abuse potential.
213502
Check the expiration date on the carrton or if it smells particularly sour.  If it has not been stored at the proper temperature (below 45 degrees) for longer than two hours harmful bacteria can form and you would not be able to smell or taste that bacteria but it will make you sick.  Best not to risk it.
169468
tylenol or pms meds, hot packs, time, move around
157532
Both Advil and Tylenol are about the same.  Some say Tylenol would eat away at your liver!  Too much of ANYTHING will be bad.  As long as you maintain a sense of moderation... you will be fine.  So if you suffer from a headache right now, whatever you have in your medicine cabinet would probably be best!
82750
Yes, but if taken as directed it shouldn't be a problem. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in tylenol. It's also is what the majority of vicodin is, although the active ingredient in vicodin is hydrocodone, there's a hundred times as much acetominophen in each pill as hydrocodone. The vicodin most prescribed is 500mg of acetaminophen and 5mg of hydrocodone. People who overuse vicodin often have health problems more related to acetopminophen than the opiate, because it's bad for the liver and stomach. But I'm talking people that pop 2000-5000 mg a day, regular strength tylenol is 325mg and is taken for a short period of time.
1041178
I think wasted medication is a tragedy, but given the risks of taking medication back it's necessary that drug stores/health services do not take back part used medication. This is for several reasons:\n\n- The quality of the drug cannot be assured (it could be counterfeit, contaminated, or stored in less than ideal conditions)\n- The expiry date of the medication cannot be assured\n\nThis means that there is a responsibility on people not to request medication they do not need, and to actually follow guidelines given on medication whereby the course should be completed, in the case of most antibiotics.\n\nCommon over the counter drugs like painkillers and the like generally last for a while, so theoretically they should always be fully used before they expire.
798405
You may not know whether the expired medicine you have is with hazardous wastes or not. So the best way to dispose expired medicines is to take them to a nearby pharmacy or bring them to one of the FREE Safe Medicine Disposal events for proper disposal.\n\nThere are health risks associated with expired prescriptions  thrown in the trash. When you throw expired medicine in the trash, children and pets can get into these drugs and once in landfills, the drugs can trickle into groundwater.\n\nFlushing expired medications down the drain used to be the common solution. However, according to a study conducted four years ago by the United States Geological Survey, 80 percent of 139 streams sampled across 30 states detected very low concentrations of chemicals commonly found in prescription drugs. Flushing expired drugs can kill helpful bacteria in septic systems and pass largely untouched through sewage treatment plants. Disposing of unwanted medicines down the drain or in toilets can harm aquatic life in the Bay and Pacifi c Ocean. Even\nthough wastewater is treated before it is discharged to the Bay and Pacific Ocean, wastewater treatment facilities are not designed to remove medications.♥
92856
I believe that in New York, a written prescription expires one year after it is written.  I know that any prescription written with refills always has an expiration of one year.
1143747
I would suggest calling your physician or at the very least asking the pharmacist which would be the safest to take..Good Luck