I am taking Symbicort pumps that have expired. Is it dangerous to take them?
70 -year-old man6 years ago
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70 -year-old man · 6 years ago
I have asthma
Anne-Émilie Dionne · 6 years ago
Hello, A pump that has expired will not be "dangerous" to your health. Unlike expired food that can develop mold and bacteria that can affect your health if ingested, medications are not. However, you should expect a possible "loss of effectiveness" of the medication. Therefore, in the case of poorly controlled asthma, I would not tend to use it. If you still wish to do so, remain vigilant for signs of uncontrolled asthma I hope this answers your question!Anne-Émilie, pharmacist