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Can A Medication Be Used When Its Expiration Is 10/2013?

Posted on Tue, 29 Dec 2015

Question: Is it okay to take preceptor that has expiry date of 10/13 on the label

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Expired medication should not be used

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

No, the medication should not be used if it expired on 10/13. Expired medication can have low efficacy and additional adverse effects that are often unpredictable related to its components. You should get a refill arranged, instead.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (6 minutes later)

At my age 58 do you think I have shingles since I've has chicken pox when I was young because my rashes is getting worse and it has some potules and iota hurting although the pain is bearable I don't need any pain med

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Its possible. Initially the pain may be bearable and can increase progressively. Can you upload an image of the rash to have a better idea.

Thanks.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (11 minutes later)

How o I send the picture to you
I tried to send you picture of my rashes to HealthcareMagic.com but it s not a valid address

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
You can upload it on the right side of your screen.

If not possible you can mail it to YYYY@YYYY

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Is it possible for you to give prescriptions for medrol pack
Photo attached.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Thanks for uploading the image.

If the rash is localized to this area and is painful then herpes zoster is more likely. However, as per your description the rash is not localized and is spreading to other regions which makes urticaria the likely diagnosis. Benadryl and prednisone are fine for the time being. They should be continued. If the rash gets more extensive with severe itching then you should probably go to an ER to get injectable steroid and antihistamine shot for adequate relief.

This forum forbids any online prescriptions.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar