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Expired Cough Syrup Consumed
My father a dialysis patient, had an 9 months expired cough syrup Acrosil SF, 1 teaspoon instead of Acrosil LS as prescribe. He is having Azethral 500mg also due to his cold and cough been persisting from last 1 week. Just want some quick opinion on same and anything to observe particularly
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As such nothing if the patient have no weird symptoms or behavior.
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Nothing will happen with a single dose, but please don't do it again
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Don’t worry . Wait for 30 mts if nothing happens then no issues . But yes don’t keep expired medication at home
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Remove it and take a fresh bottle
Expired syp will not be effective.
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Need few more details
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Do not worry. Taking 1 teaspoon of Acrosil SF syrup that was expired by 9 months is unlikely to cause serious harm. The main issue with expired medicines is that they may become less effective, not usually toxic.
✅ Since it was only one dose, the risk is very low.
✅ No dangerous interaction with the Azithral 500 mg he is already taking.
What to do now:
Do not give any more expired syrup.
Continue the prescribed treatment.
Observe for any new symptoms like stomach upset, skin rash, worsening cough, or fever.
Because your father is on dialysis, his immunity is weaker, so if his cough and fever do not improve in 2–3 days, or if he develops breathing difficulty, please consult your treating doctor or nephrologist quickly.
⚠️ Always use fresh, in-date medicines for safety.
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Hlo Sir,
One teaspoon of expired Acrosil SF is unlikely to cause serious harm, but may be less effective. Taking SF instead of LS is not dangerous for a single dose. No major interaction with Azithral 500 mg, but watch for stomach upset, rash, or worsening cough/fever.
Advice: Stop the expired syrup, continue prescribed meds, monitor symptoms, and consult his nephrologist doctor for a safe cough syrup suitable for dialysis.
Hope this help u . thanku 😊
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Nothing needs to be done.expired medicine loose potency and they don't become poison
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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