Expired medicines are prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and other herbal supplements that cross the expiration date set by the manufacturers. These expiration dates are just estimation set by the manufacturers and are not necessarily the time when the drug becomes ineffective or toxic. But some medicines can result in kidney failure and other side effects.
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I accidentally gave my child expired medicine. What will happen?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 11 months old. By mistake, I gave expired Vitazyme drops to her. After giving the dose she vomited immediately. Will this act of mine harm her? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As she vomited immediately, nothing would have gone inside. So, it is unlikely that it will cause any effect on her health. Advice: Give her a normal diet. Allow normal activity. Be cautious from the next time. Do not store expired medicines at home, since this ... Read Full »
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