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Expired lotion

2021-08-17 08:59:09
We have two expired bottles of lotion - one Atarax that expired in Feb '21, and a sunscreen lotion we bought in 2019 - both are for my fourteen-year old and used very rarely - can we still use it, if yes, for how long? Thanks
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Kindly avoid..

Answered2021-08-17 15:46:54

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No Should not use expired products.

Answered2021-08-17 09:18:37

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Expired medications shouldnt be used as it may have adverse side effects.

Answered2021-08-17 09:29:08

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Absolutely not

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