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Updated June 13, 2011
Marilyn Says:
Mon, June 13, 2011

Are expired ferrous sulphate pills safe to take? They expired in 08.

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David Says:
Mon, June 13, 2011


When it comes to drugs/medication I think it is best to not take any chances with the past expiration date. They MAY still be ok to take if they haven't been exposed to a high amount of heat or various other conditions outside of the bottle, however I am not a pharmacist or MD, so I cannot guarantee if it is in fact safe for you to consume. There is still a high likelihood that it lost some of its potency and may be ineffective to the point where it could harm your body by not doing it's job all the way, per say.

I would recommend contacting your local pharmacy or doctor to assess if the quality of the drug still remains. They may have certain tools or methods for measuring this sort of thing.

Please post back if you have any more questions or comments to add.

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