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Can I use eyemist drops which was open 6 months back and kept it tightly capped but has expiry date of June, 2026.
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A bottle once opened should be used and thrown away after 3 weeks as contamination risks increase. You have said that the bottle was not used and lid closed tightly, even then just discard as it is not a high value thing! Be sagged than sorry. Never horde medicines that you do not use.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No pl.
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Dr. Pavitra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Chennai
No once the seal is opened it is exposed to air and dust ,have to be used for a period of 30 days only after opening
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
No
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
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Eyedrops need to be discarded within 30 days after opening
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