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[Closed] Out of date Ibuprofen and paracetemol

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Just a bit less effective, or a stupid idea ?


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 3:36 pm
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Just a bit less effective


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 3:38 pm
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Give them to me, I love drugs!


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 3:38 pm
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Absolutely fine.

Suck 'em and see.


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 3:40 pm
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Just a bit less effective, or a stupid idea ?

Both, given the price of them.


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 3:40 pm
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I'd guess probably fine, although for 25p I'd just get another packet.


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 3:43 pm
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Not a problem on pirate  ships.


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 3:45 pm
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https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/drug-expiration-dates-do-they-mean-anything

It’s a problem in the jungle though Perchy, you can’t get Aspirin.


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 4:28 pm
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Not a problem on pirate  ships.

because the parrots ate em all?


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 4:54 pm
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because the parrots ate em all?

No, it's because the residual pain of severed limbs  and missing eyes means that there is a high demand for analgesia, but thanks for playing 😉


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 4:57 pm
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Hence why they shout Arrrrrr!


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 5:00 pm
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With paracetamol and aspirin is they smell of vinegar then they have hydrolysed and will no longer be effective.


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 8:49 pm
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They have expiration dates? I genuinely never knew that. Right, I’m off to check in the cupboard.


 
Posted : 03/09/2018 8:56 pm
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I wouldn't, ends up expensive when you realise all the strepsils, cough syrup, sterile dressings etc. all need to be slung out to.


 
Posted : 04/09/2018 7:23 am
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Excellent, I'll just take an extra tablet to make up the shortfall.


 
Posted : 04/09/2018 8:52 am
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They will be fine


 
Posted : 04/09/2018 9:34 am
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Rub them on a duck to check if they are OK. Hmm, that may be myrrh you rub on ducks.


 
Posted : 04/09/2018 9:37 am
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How out of date? Thing with expiration dates is that the product is guaranteed to be good at least until that date, provided it's stored properly. It doesn't magically go bad at midnight on the last day.


 
Posted : 04/09/2018 11:09 am
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We've used plenty of out of date ibuprofen and paracetamol with no issues, I wouldn't worry unless they are years out.


 
Posted : 04/09/2018 11:44 am

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