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Use open medicine bottle after an year
I have common baby medicines purchased last year or old, which have expiry remaining like Stothrex, Paracetamol, ondesetton, montair lc, omnacortic, atrax, zn20 etc. So question is,,, Once bottle is opened an year or six months ago, can we use the same now if expiry is still due 5-6 months or one year?
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Shouldnt use omnacortil for more than 2 weeks unless indicated
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Avoid using this
And buy new bottles
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Should not be used.
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Opened Syrups not used for more than 4-5 months are not suitable for the use even if the expiry date is not due yet
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constituted medicines have limited time to use which is mentioned over bottles .
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follow the instructions mentioned over bottlels
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when in doubt,do'nt use.
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No you cannot use the same bottles..Buy new one..
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Use new bottle.
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Consider new fresh medicine bottles. The shelf life of medical syrups after opening bottles is nearly 3-6 months provided stored in a cool place and as per recommendations specified on bottles.
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As such no problem, but better to use new if it's not in fridge.
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It’s better to use fresh bottle rather than old and used. Efficacy can be questionable in old used leftover medicine
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Consultation of open bottles within few days of opening is advisable
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not more than 6 months
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
Avoid to use it
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food and
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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