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Doctor, I need your advice regarding my Ulgel-A suspension. The bottle was opened about 2 months ago and was kept indoors inside a polythene bag, with the cap closed. The bottle shows an expiry date of April 2027. The medicine looks white and smells normal. However, I noticed some black material around the outside of the cap. I could not understand whether it was simply dust/soil or something else, so I wiped it off. I have not used the medicine yet. Is the bottle safe to use, or should I discard it and get a new bottle?
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I would advice you not to use this bottle sir.
Regarding getting new bottle you need to consult and need more info about your symptoms earlier and now
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History written is not enough. I need to enquire more. Pls opt for CONSULTATION
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Hello dear, I would advise not to use this particular bottle until it is checked.The expiry date April 2027 alone does not guarantee safety after opening. The important concern is the unidentified black material around the cap and the fact that the suspension has been open for about 2 months the available product Ulgel-A it should be stored below 25°C and shaken before use .
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Kindly consult and give proper detailed history along with symptoms for evaluation and take proper timely treatment with relevant investigations if required.
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Do not use it. The expiry date does not warrant exposure to fungus growing on it.
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It will be safe to discard this bottle because it can be a harmful fungus also, maybe it was not inside the medicine but our naked eye can't see that the medicine gets spoiled with the fungus or any bacteria or not.
It will be good to discard this pack and get a new bottle.
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I would advise against using this bottle. Although the printed expiry date is April 2027 and the suspension appears normal, it has been opened for about 2 months and there was black material around the cap. Since contamination cannot be confidently excluded, using a new bottle is the safer option.
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Discard the old bottle and obtain a new, unopened bottle. Store the new bottle tightly closed as directed on the label and shake well before each use.
Helpful Tips / Word of Caution
Do not rely only on appearance, smell, or the printed expiry date to determine safety after opening. If there is any visible contamination, leakage, unusual color/odor, or uncertainty about storage, avoid using it and consult a pharmacist/doct
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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at eight six one nine six six nine nine zero six. Alternatively, you can connect with me through the Practo app for a detailed consultation
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> Hello,
> For further consultation, detailed discussion and to share your reports / follow-up queries, you can consult me directly on my WhatsApp at *Nine Zero Four Four Five One One Two Nine Nine*.
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Must be fungus
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Don’t use ir
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Better to avoid. The suspension might have oxidized
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Discard the bottel in a safe place.
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Hi there. Please discard this bottle and do not consume it.
The labeled expiry date is only valid before opening. Liquid suspensions kept in closed polythene bags easily trap humidity, causing mold spores or microbial growth around the cap rim, regardless of whether the liquid inside appears intact. Ingesting it can trigger stomach upsets or infections.
Safely replace it with a new bottle. If you need a comprehensive plan or a tailored prescription to manage your gastric issues, feel free to book a direct consultation with me on Practo, or message directly on WhatsApp at six three six nine four six zero five seven seven.
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Not safe for use
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consult
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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* Since the suspension was opened 2 months ago and black material was noticed around the cap, contamination cannot be completely ruled out.
* The expiry date alone does not confirm that an opened suspension is safe to use
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* Do not use this bottle.
* Discard it and use a new bottle.
Health Tips
* Store suspensions according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
* Check the appearance, smell, cap and seal before use.
* Do not use if there is discoloration, unusual particles or suspected contamination.
Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation.
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Clean the black part thoroughly. N use
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The expiry date is not the only consideration after opening a suspension. If the cap or bottle exterior had black material, contamination cannot be ruled out even if it wiped away. Since you have not used it and are unsure, I would discard this bottle rather than risk taking a contaminated medicine.
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Obtain a sealed replacement from a licensed pharmacy and follow the labelâs storage and post-opening instructions. If you need this medicine for ongoing symptoms, consult a doctor before restarting it; you can book that review on Practo.
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Not safe to use.
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No sir its absolutely unsafe kindly read the storage guidelines and after that follow the same tys!
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Since the suspension was opened 2 months ago, it is safest not to use it, even though the expiry date has not passed. The black material around the cap may indicate contamination, and the safety/quality of an opened suspension cannot be confirmed from appearance or smell alone.
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Discard the bottle and use a fresh bottle after confirming the medication and dose with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Plz discard and buy new one
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes you can use it, as inside medicine is clear.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
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20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and prescription contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine or consult by practo app.
In future if consultations are required than contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine or consult by practo app.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Do consult
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