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What Are The Repercussion Of Using Expired Mupirocin Ointment?
Posted on
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Fri, 21 Apr 2017
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Question : I have Mupirocin Ointment 2% that I was prescribed for me in August. Would this be alright?
Brief Answer:
depends on the expiration date
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It would depend on the expiration date on the cream. The expiration date is usually printed on the ointment itself or on the box.
If it has not expired, or it (the expiration date) has passed less than 3 months ago, then you can use it.
If you are not sure of the expiration date, then it would be best to get a new product
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
depends on the expiration date
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It would depend on the expiration date on the cream. The expiration date is usually printed on the ointment itself or on the box.
If it has not expired, or it (the expiration date) has passed less than 3 months ago, then you can use it.
If you are not sure of the expiration date, then it would be best to get a new product
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
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