That is also what I've heard and read many times and actually much longer than 3 years. There are some exceptions, but none of them are OTCs. Meds will not go bad and harm but would be less efficient. So that means you would potentially have to take more to get the same effect. As a matter of example, if you normally take one sudafed to fix your stuffy sinuses, you may have to take 1 1/4 pill if they are 5 years old and maybe 2 pills if they are 10 years old... (For illustrative purposes only!!!!)gPRS wrote: FYI : most people don't know that a lot of medications are still quite effective well long after the "Expiry Date" lists; I was told this by two different doctors. I was told that some medications are good for up to three years past the Date stamp.
The key thing to remember is to keep your meds cool (not cold) and dry. Bottles kept closed and, better yet, unopened will keep effectiveness much longer.
Oh well, I can call that battle scar I suppose.
