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Is Using An Unopened Bottle Of Nasonex Nasal Spray Post Expiry Date Advisable?

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: I have been prescribed Nasonex Nasal Spray. I still have an unopened bottle with expiration date of August 2014. Can I still use this to save purchasing another Rx.?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It may be used with caution

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Nasonex contains a steroidal compound (mometasone) which is a prescription medicine.

In my opinion it can be used beyond expiry date with caution. Check if it is clumped or cloudy. If it is not then it can be used. Second issue that may happen is that the active ingredient (mometasone) may degrade with time. Since it is only being used for local application (in nose), it should not create any problems.

Hope it helps.

Dr Vaishalee

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (7 minutes later)

No question - just want to say thanks for saving a "mature" lady funds for something else. Bless You

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for the blessings

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for blessings and you are welcome aboard on HealthcareMagic.

Take care

Dr Vaishalee

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