Can I still use my expired inhaler?!


Question: It's Albuterol and It expired 11/05.


Answers: It's Albuterol and It expired 11/05.

I had a doctor snicker at me for having a two year old inhaler--he told me that most of the active ingredient had left by then. When I got a new one, I tried the old one first and then the new one (even though I didn't really need it), and found the new one was very different.

I have been on this for years. In most cases the expiration date is rather arbitrary and using it for a few months after it expires is really very safe. ( I also know this from working in a pharmacy) However that inhaler expired almost two and a half years ago. I would not use it at this point that is to long. It may be ineffective at this point.

Totally
I just used my albuterol this weekend and I have had it for at least 4 years

its doesnt "go bad", it just isnt as potent, and I just had to do at least 3 puffs before it had its full effect

of course the only reason i was ever prescribed it was for allergy induced asthma, so its never been serious, so i wouldnt depend on it if i there was a possibility of a severe attack

no i tried it once in the 6th grade, and i had an ashma attack

sure, go for it
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just in case dont

i am a respiratory therapist, don't use your expired inhaler...albuterol does expire!!!! and if has no affect after its expiration date

In matter of medicine never ever take dangers. If it is expired never use it otherwise it could be against its purpose.





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