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Do I have to throw away my medication if it is past the expiration date?

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When medications reach their expiration date, the chemical begins to degrade, meaning that that the drug will not be as effective. Some medications can become toxic after the expiration date. You should consult your pharmacist about any medication that has expired, but it is always safest to throw out expired medications.
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Can Metamucil be used past the expiration date?

Metamucil: Frequently Asked Questions
If your Metamucil has expired, please don't use it. The expiration date is on Metamucil because we have research to show that the ingredients are stable until the expiration date, if stored according to label instructions. Please discard any expired product in your trash can. Do not pour Metamucil down your drain. Depending on the version you purchased, Metamucil has a two- to three-year shelf life.
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How can I have my exam voucher extended past the expiration date?

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When exam vouchers are purchased you have up to one year from the date of purchase to use it. Each voucher is valid for one exam and may only be used at an Authorized Prometric Testing Center in the country for which it was purchased. Exam expiration dates cannot be extended. You must register and take your exam prior to the expiration date of your voucher.
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It's past the expiration date on the carton. Do I have to throw the eggs out?

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Depends on how far past the expiration date it is. Fresh, uncooked eggs in the shell are best kept in the refrigerator in their cartons for at least four to five weeks beyond the pack date, or two to three weeks past the sell-by date.
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Can I throw it away?

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Once the pad is cold (after 12 or more hours) it should be thoughtfully disposed of. Although the heat packs are biodegradable, they should not be composted due to the high iron and salt content.
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What stuff should I sell or throw away?

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This is one of those highly personal questions, but I'll try to shed some light on it for you. Unless your car has some special value to you, sell it. Anyone with good economic sense will tell you why: it will simply depreciate sitting out there in a driveway. (It will also cause you anguish abroad as you worry about all the parts that are gumming up with disuse.
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Do you throw any books away?

Better World Books - Frequently Asked Questions
Never. We pride ourselves on our ability to derive the maximum value from every book collected. Any book that cannot be sold or used directly by our literacy programs is recycled. To date, we have diverted 5,250 tons from landfills.
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If a drug is past the expiration date shown on the packaging, is it still safe to use?

Health Center – BYU–Idaho
Physicians and pharmacists are often asked if patients can use drugs after their expiration date. Pharmaceutical companies, because of legal restrictions and liability concerns, will not sanction such use and may not even comment on the safety or effectiveness of using their products beyond the date on the label. The Expiration Date: The expiration date on the manufacturer's package is based on the stability of the drug in its original closed container.
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Should I use formula past the expiration date that's on the can?

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It is not recommended to use any product past the date of expiration. This recommendation is based on two concerns; the nutritional content of the formula and its physical quality. The nutritional content claimed on the label cannot be guaranteed past the date of expiration. Formula is often the sole source of nutrition for many babies and it is extremely important that all of the nutritional needs of this rapidly growing population are met.
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Can I use a condom even if the wrapper says it's past its expiration date?

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No! Throw out any condoms that are past their expiration date. Condoms with spermicide have a shelf life of three years; those without spermicide have a shelf life of five years.
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After what date can I safely throw records away?

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Corporations, partnerships, trusts and exempt organizations should keep all records at least seven years. Records of all stock purchases, mutual fund, bonds, other investments, land, property, buildings, vehicles, machinery and other business property must be kept at least seven years after those items are sold.
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How do you read the expiration date on your products?

Amy's Kitchen - FAQ
Our frozen products are guaranteed (if kept frozen) for 2 years past the manufacture date. Codes are embossed on the side of each product box. Our grocery products (canned and jarred products) are guaranteed for 36 months past the manufacture date. Codes are imprinted on the top of each product can or jar.
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What is the expiration date on the vial of strips?

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If the strips are not past their expiration date, check to make sure the date on the analyzer is set correctly. To check the date: To change the date, follow steps 1-4 above, but press the "Next" button followed by the "Enter" button to change the date. (Or you can turn the CardioChek off and turn it on and watch the display until the date is displayed.
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What happens to the product after the expiration date?

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Under refrigeration, product is perfectly safe and effective for up to two years after the expiration date. Without refrigeration, the cell count is depleted 25% or less over three months.
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What is the expiration date of the solution?

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Our solution has a 12 year shelf life. Just shake it up and pour. Many people order preemptivlely as a head
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When should I throw away my toothbrush?

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Replacing your toothbrush frequently helps reduce the transmission of bacteria which cause colds, flu, bronchitis, and upset stomach... not to mention cavities and gum disease. If you or anyone in your family gets sick, replace your toothbrush three times. Use a new one when you become ill, another when you begin to feel better, and a third after recovery.
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What should I throw away and what should I keep?

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Do not throw anything away until you have talked with us. The old saying that "one man's trash is another man's treasure" is very true. Practically everything has some value, and we can find a buyer for almost anything.
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Do I have to throw everything away?

Professional Organizer: Frequently Asked Questions
No. You make all the decisions about what to keep and what to discard. I will never make you throw away anything. I may strongly suggest giving or throwing something away, but the decision is always yours. Part of getting organized is figuring out your priorities and goals. When you know what's most important to you, it's easier to decide what to keep and what to toss.
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Do I need to take medication right away?

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There are two main blood tests that many doctors will want to do as soon as possible. Both of these tests will give you and your doctor baseline information about how HIV is affecting your body now. Test results will allow you and your doctor to determine if and when you should consider starting treatment. Testing regularly will help determined any major changes - good or bad - in your immune system. Ultimately the decision about starting treatment is yours to make.
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Can I take SUDAFED? or SUDAFED PE? if it is past the expiration date?

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No. When using any drug product, it should be used before its expiration date. Because we do not evaluate the quality or performance of a product beyond its expiration date, we do not have any evidence on whether the product will continue to be safe and effective. Moreover, the FDA informs consumers to always check the expiration date and discard outdated drug products. If your product has expired, please properly discard and obtain new product. Back to Top
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Can I use the product past its expiration date?

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Yes, Furmano’s products can be used past the expiration date on the can. The date is a guideline that indicates that the quality and flavor is still optimal. Please note if a can is bulging or damaged along a seam, do not use the can as the food inside will be unsafe.
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Can I use a patch that has past its printed expiration date?

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No, it is not recommended that you use any product which has past its expiration date. The Nicotrol patch may begin to lose its potency after the expiration date.
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What are the penalties for remaining in the U.S. past expiration the date on my I-94 card?

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If you exceed the time given to you by the Immigration officers at the airport you will not be eligible for a nonimmigrant visa from a country other than your home country. If you enter the U.S. with a visitor???s visa then overstay by 180 days and then leave the country, you will not be allowed to return for 180 days. Like wise if you overstay by one year and then leave you will not be allowed into the U.S. for ten years.
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If my sour cream is past the expiration date, can I still use it?

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Since the date on the container is a sell-by date, it is okay to use any unopened sour cream within two weeks following the date. Because of its perishable nature, it is best to consume it within two weeks of opening, even if the sell-by date is in the future.
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Why can't I purchase a dog license past the expiration date of their rabies vaccine?

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Based on City Ordinances a pet license can only be issued through the rabies vaccination expiration date.
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Is it safe to use Beano® after the expiration date?

BEANO FAQs
We can only assure the level of enzyme activity claimed through the expiration date printed on the package. Beyond the expiration date, enzyme activity may be less than the amount claimed, and the product may not be as effective as when it is fresh. We recommend that the product be replaced when it is past the expiration date. We also recommend that Beano® be stored at or below room temperature. Avoid heat to protect product freshness.
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Why do your products have an expiration date?

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Though many Y-Not Natural products can reasonably be expected to last longer than the 24 months expiration date, we provide the date as a measure of freshness. Y-Not Natural products have an "after opening" date instead of an expiration date, which follows dermatologist recommendations.
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