I guess I have to go back to Target, since the loratadine I bought there yesterday expired in November.
Nah, it's still good. Seriously. Unless the pills are actually crumbling (in a big way, not just little nicks on the edges from knocking against each other in the bottle), or if there's a noticeable rank smell, they're fine.
Expiration dates on "dry" meds (pills, capsules -- not gel-filled caps, though -- tablets) are more of a CYA for the manufacturer. For "wet" meds, though (creams, liquid things like cough syrup, gel-filled caps), it's a good idea to keep an eye on the expiration date, because the fact that they have a liquid content means they'll degrade faster than a pill will.
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My rule of thumb is that a "dry" med is still good within 1 year after its expiration date (and probably longer, but I personally toss them after 1 year [uh, except for narcotic pain-killers; don't be like me]). So, for instance, I'd use the loratadine until November of this year.
Unless you were going to make a trip to Target anyway; in which case, give them shit for selling expired drugs. But you don't need to make a trip just for this.
I was *so* planning to have more of this paper done by now. I may be getting there though, at last. I am envious of the people sitting outside, under my window (shared garden space). It's 16 Celsius here. I am not good with the translations. It's warm and sunny, anyway. I may give up attempting to write and go outside soon.
How old is Isaac? I wish him many many happies!
Happy Birthday, Isaac!
Hey, Hec, is Matilda still pretty wee? I have some 2T Summer dresses and things that I think she'd love.
Yeah, Steph, I've been taking expired claritin so far this spring, and it's fine, but I'm (a) not anticipating finishing the pack before next spring and (b) annoyed that they're selling old meds!
annoyed that they're selling old meds!
Srsly. A store as large as Target should have better inventory management.
Wait, you got sold expired meds? That sounds fishy.
My ipod that has not been working for 3-4 days is now working. I guess it just needed a break.
We just Ethiopian for lunch and are now getting ice cream, a delayed birthday meal for mac. Plus he got more presents today- it is good to be 8.
Hey, Hec, is Matilda still pretty wee? I have some 2T Summer dresses and things that I think she'd love.
Yeah, she'd still fit into 2T. That would be lovely to have some more of Olivia's stylish hand me downs.
Age 8 was probably my last good year, come to think about it.
I just saw my first butterfly of the year, which is pretty quick work when you consider there hasn't been a whole lot of good weather for a caterpillar to grow up and get its wings in!
