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2023-10-22 14:14:43
Hello doctor, I have a question regarding any medicated Ointment - why it's always mentioned on the tube that to use this within 3 months of opening the tube. Does it expire so soon?? I haven't noticed this being mentioned on any medicated cream but with ointment, it's always there
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It doesn't expire soon but the efficacy of the ointment becomes less and less after the tube is opened and ointment taken out. You should buy a packing which you can finish in 3 months.

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Connect please

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and • keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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