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The study in JAMA went well beyond 15 years: The researchers analyzed eight different drugs with 14 different active ingredients that expired anywhere from 28 to 40 years ago. Most of the active ...
Taking expired vitamins is generally considered safe—but there’s a catch. “Usually, expired vitamins won’t harm you, but likely will lose potency. “Usually, expired vitamins won’t harm ...
Vicks DayQuil is an over-the-counter combination medication product used for the temporary relief of common cold and flu symptoms. DayQuil is available in several formulations. [1] [dead link ] DayQuil was introduced in 1974 under the name "Vicks DayCare" and is currently advertised for daytime use because of its non-drowsy active ingredients.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant found in several cold medications. Several U.S. states have begun regulating who, and under what circumstances, can purchase dextromethorphan containing products.
On Nov. 7, the Food and Drug administration announced a proposal to remove oral phenylephrine — a decongestant found in products by brands including Sudafed PE, Vicks DayQuil and Theraflu ...
The United States' Center for Drug Evaluation and Research officially recommends that drugs past their expiration date be disposed. [11] It has been argued that this practice is wasteful, since consumers and medical facilities are encouraged to purchase fresh medication to replace their expired products, also resulting in additional profits for pharmaceutical firms.
Doctors explain how to choose between cold medicines like Dayquil and Sudafed PE for congestion, runny nose, and other symptoms. This Popular Cold Medicine Doesn't Work—Here's What To Buy ...
Buy a new bottle and you can replace the missing ingredients (like pseudoephdrine) by taking it in pill form that you can buy separately. Orever 19:01, 26 November 2007 (UTC) While I certainly would not encourage regular use of expired mediations, the above paragraph is little more than fear-mongering.