Is It Safe To Take Expired Asacol Tablets?

Posted on Sat, 26 Mar 2016

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Question : my daughter take asacol 400 6 pills a day i found expired bottle from last month is it ok for her to have?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Yes, those expiration dates are rough. It is safe for her to take those pills. I would not wait another month, though, before refilling them. But this is safe for now.

Please let me know if you're having any further queries..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (30 minutes later)

thanks for answering my question ,, you mentioned is ok for now she has pills for a month .. will it be ok to give her for the full month? and then start her new pill? will it still be effective for 1 more month?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Yes, it will be safe and effective for one more month.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee