Can tussin expire?

Question

my sister is sick and me and my mom found some tussin for her to take but we don't how long it been in our grandma cabnet.

Answer 1

I am a nurse and this question was asked often by the patients to either me or the doctor I use to work for. He always said that a medication was good for at least six months after the expiration date on the bottle. I would look at the date on the bottle to see when it was filled. It should be good for a year post that date. If not it is just weakened and it could still probably help her if she is really bad and you have nothing else to give her. Over the counter won't be as effective because the tussin has a narcotic in (hydrocodone) it that helps suppress the cough.

Answer 2

Yes, it expires, by a generic brand, it is JUST as good as the name brand.

Answer 3

there is date on it somewhere and if its a year it old and throw it out. you can take a decongestant if you go to the store.