4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first Imodium expires after about 24 months
I think it's best in general to avoid taking expired medication
Imodium is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for acute (short-term) and chronic (ongoing) diarrhea
LOPERAMIDE (loe PER a mide) treats occasional diarrhea
But there is some risk in taking a heart rhythm medication that, if ineffective, could
Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea or to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy
Do not use IMODIUM after the expiry date (month and year) printed on the pack
Mark Hoepfner answered Surgery 41 years experience Not: Best not to use any type of
An unusual or allergic reaction to loperamide, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives; Pregnant or trying to get pregnant (59 and 86 degrees F)
This product is not affiliated with the makers/owners of Imodium® A-D Active ingredient (in each capsule) Purpose It may be fine to take an allergy medication that's a month past its expiration date
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quality would decrease over time, and sometimes it would be poisonous if taken after expiry
When does immodium expire Lomotil (Diphenoxylate and Atropine) Drug Information: Description
Eat within 2 weeks (unopened) or 1 week (opened) when refrigerated; within 1 month when frozen
While most medications’ expiration dates generally last between two and five years from their manufacture – there are some factors that affect their potency beyond just age alone: Storage Conditions
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It is important to note this applies to all Mucinex products, such as: In fact, it is not recommended to take any medication that is past the expiration date if you can help it
Compare to the active ingredient in Immodium-AD
Samples of loperamide, an opioid compound with little central nervous system activity used to treat diarrhea, were analyzed 2 months before the manufacturer expiration date
Look for a date accompanied with “use by,” “sell by,” or “best by
Note: Loperamide pills are not for kids under 6 years
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 77TI35393C) (LOPERAMIDE - UNII:6X9OC3H4II) LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE: 2 mg: Inactive Ingredients:
Max: 16 mg/day (8 cap)
Many drug expiration dates do not mean that the pharmacology is no longer effective or has become hazardous past that date; it is often the point at which the drug has lost 5% efficacy