Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
158 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Medicine Left At Unprescribed Temperature Safe To Be Consumed?

I just started taking loloestrin fe and they say to store in temps from 58-88 degrees. I ended up leaving and almost full pack in my car for 5 hours, they were somewhat insulated but it was about 32 degrees F outside. Can i still rely on them to prevent pregnancy after taking this month s worth?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Tue, 5 May 2020 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 7 May 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Storing drugs in the prescribed temperature is required to maintain the potency of drug. Hormonal pills may be even more temperature sensitive and hence it is better to switch taking a new pack of drug and discard this drug pack.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is Medicine Left At Unprescribed Temperature Safe To Be Consumed?

Hi, Storing drugs in the prescribed temperature is required to maintain the potency of drug. Hormonal pills may be even more temperature sensitive and hence it is better to switch taking a new pack of drug and discard this drug pack. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician