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How Long Does Effectiveness Of Unrefrigerated Thyroxine Last?

Hi Dr, I m going to Paris for 3 days then onto the Uk. I m away for 4 weeks. will my thyroxine still be effective towards the end of my 4 weeks if they are not refridgerated. Also how long can Lantus and Apridra insulin be out of fridge as well Thanks Di
posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding how long does unrefrigerated thyroxine will last for 1month of being away I will suggest it last for a a 1-2days

Concerning how long does lantus and Aprida insulin be out of fridge I will suggest at most 2days

I hope this helps Regards
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How Long Does Effectiveness Of Unrefrigerated Thyroxine Last?

Hello dear Greetings Regarding how long does unrefrigerated thyroxine will last for 1month of being away I will suggest it last for a a 1-2days Concerning how long does lantus and Aprida insulin be out of fridge I will suggest at most 2days I hope this helps Regards