can expired benadryl be taken?
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It is not recommended to take expired drugs (including Benadryl) because they may not be as potent as they once were. Taking expired Benadryl isn't known to cause harm, it just may not work as well, which is important when relying on the effects of the drug (e.g. to stem an allergic reaction).
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Do not take AZITHROMYCIN-GA if the expiry date (Exp.) printed on the pack has passed. If you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well.
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In general, you shouldn't take expired medication unless absolutely necessary. This includes expired Cipro (ciprofloxacin). The concern isn't necessarily that expired drugs will cause harm to you.
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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can safely be taken with Motrin (ibuprofen) and there is no interaction between the two medications.
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The main risk associated with using an expired inhaler is that it may not control asthma symptoms as effectively as a new inhaler. When someone uses an expired inhaler in response to an asthma attack, they may find it does not work as well as it should.
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Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
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Benadryl Dosage If you are using Benadryl liquid, do not use a kitchen teaspoon to measure a dose. Use the measuring cup that comes with the medication. Typical doses for Benadryl are: For adults and children older than 12, take 1 to 2 tablets or capsules every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
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If you are using Benadryl liquid, do not use a kitchen teaspoon to measure a dose. Use the measuring cup that comes with the medication. Typical doses for Benadryl are: For adults and children older than 12, take 1 to 2 tablets or capsules every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
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In general, you shouldn't take expired medication unless absolutely necessary. This includes expired Cipro (ciprofloxacin). The concern isn't necessarily that expired drugs will cause harm to you. In fact, most do not break-down into harmful components.
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Use Adult BENADRYL® products. 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.
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Benadryl and generic diphenhydramine are not approved for use in children younger than age 2. If they are in a combination cold medicine, they should not be given to a child younger than 4.
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Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal. If you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.
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Most studies report that the vast majority of diphenhydramine and associated metabolites, for most people, are excreted via the kidneys within 24—48 hours of a dose. Based on the above information, if you are looking to completely avoid alcohol while Benadryl is in your system, you need to wait 24 to 48 hours.
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Response and Effectiveness Benadryl is quickly absorbed after oral administration and peak effects are reached within one hour. The effects of diphenhydramine last from four to six hours.
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Benadryl is generally not safe to give to babies or infants under 2 years old at home. Sometimes, people can safely give infants aged 2 to 5 small doses of Benadryl, but only when a doctor advises them to do so. Specific child-friendly Benadryl is available for children aged 6 and above.
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Take expired EpiPens to a doctor's office, hospital, or pharmacy for disposal, Young says. You can find a drop-off location near you at SafeNeedleDisposal.org. A final tip: When filling an EpiPen prescription, ask the pharmacist to give you auto-injectors with the latest expiration date.
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If you're in an urgent situation and need asthma medication in order to breathe, only use an expired inhaler as a supplement until you're able to find an unexpired inhaler or you're able to seek medical treatment. Most inhalers are also safe to use up to one year after the expiration date.