AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
Question Is it safe to take this if the expiration date is nov 01?
Answer Cindy
While all medicines are manufactured with a small safety margin built into the shelf life, it would not be as long as 7 years. Additionally, storage in your home will probably not have been until ideal conditions (temperature, light & humidity).
I cannot therefore recommend taking a product which is so old as I could not be sure how it may have broken down and whether it may have become hazardous.
