My children's chewable Motrin expired 2 1/2 months ago, is it still 100% effective? ?

Question

i know some expiration dates allow for some give-and-take, but I want to make sure.

Answer 1

I think that is the sell by date and if anything it would just be less potent.  

Answer 2

It will be fine. Manufactures are required to place an expiration date on all medication(s)--including over-the-counter as well as prescription.

If you said it was 2 1/2 years ago, then I would have recommend that you throw it away. It is still fine.  

Answer 3

Most meds are 95% effective 3 years past their dates.

Answer 4

No, it will not be as effective.

Answer 5

I would say it will be just a bit weaker in strength at the worst. It can't change in chemical structure or be harmfull if that's what you are worried about.2 1/2 months is a very short period of time though, and I would say that the effectiveness level change, if any, would be very minute. It it were over 5 months over the date, I would discard it, as you have no idea how much of the effectiveness rate is left.

  

Answer 6

It's probably not as effective, but it should still help a bit. It's not good to take medication after the expiration date. If you are experiencing weird side effects, I suggest calling your doctor. If not, check the expiration date before taking anything.