What happen if you lug an expired Advil?
I found some old Advil in a purse I forgot about and am not sure if I should throw them out or if it is still safe to cart them...not sure if they've expired yet
Answer: If you are not sure how old they are, its best to throw them out.
Typically expired medication are just less efficient... but not knowing how old they are could make you sick..
How old- 2 years matured, 3 years old? As long as the expiration is within a year-2 in that should be no ill-effects from taking it. With meds, the expiration can clearly be seen when aspirin gets old--it starts to smell resembling vinegar.
Just because the manufacturer places an expiration code and it says "Use by" this is required. My doc say to put all my medications (including the over the counter ones) within the fridge. This way they last much longer and you can hold them safely beyond the expired date..
Better safe than sorry! I would toss it.
***Cindi is soooo wrong!