Can i give my child prescription medicine that is over a year old?

Question

my 3 yr. old daughter has gotten a runny/stuffy nose. I have some chlor-mes-d that was prescribed to her but it is over a year old. Is it safe?

Answer 1

I would say no try Motrin it works

Good Luck

Answer 2

No.... That is way to long, most prescription meds are only good for about 5 weeks or so.. If you have another prescription, then use that one, otherwise you should go back to the doctor...

Answer 3

If the exp. date is old, do not use it! Those many people believe that medication will not be as potent because it is old, some become dangerous. Five years ago I took expired sleeping pills (2) and they almost killed me. Some antibotics do the same. Please if the expiration date is past on any medication - throw it out - or flush it.

Answer 4

There should be an exp. date, and with medicine especially you don't want to go too much past the  exp date, b/c some last and others don't and you don't want to hurt her.  you can always call your pharmacy and ask how long it is usually safe for.