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Eye drop expiry

2020-05-20 11:54:21
Recently I have purchase lotechek eye drop.It will be expire on  SEP 2020.I did not break the seal.It is safe to use because it has 4 months left to expired.
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Once opened before expiry you can use for 1 month that is within Sept 2020. Also after opening store in the door of the refrigerator in a sealed pouch to avoid contamination.

Answered2020-05-21 05:05:40

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Hello You can use it safely as it is still not expired

Answered2020-05-20 12:46:24

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If you have to use the drop right now then it is perfectly safe to use. If you want to store the drop then it is preferable to not use after September 2020.

Answered2020-05-20 11:58:51

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When It is well within the date of expiry, you can use it
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if it has been prescribed by a doctor after examining you, you can use it.
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once you open the bottle, you cannot use the medicine for more than a month from the date of opening the bottle

Answered2020-05-20 11:58:10

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You can use it if you  really  need it now  otherwise discard as it has side effects  also.
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Avoid  self medication

Answered2020-05-20 13:33:04

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Avoid self treatment,as outcomes can be unpredictable.only use prescribed medicines.You can use the eye drop as it is well within expiry.
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Always dispose of any eye drop after 1 month of opening it

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For now you can use the eye drop since it hasnt expired yet. Anyways, once seal is open u have to use it within 1month irrespective of its expiry.

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