Expiration Date Morphine

Recently found a bottle of liquid morphine sulfate that was from a family member that had hospice back in 2007. The expiration date on the bottle is 2010. It had been opened previously. It was found in the basement of the house. The liquid morphine is brown, and it has a distinct "expired" smell to it. Aside from common sense about the gross factor, is it possible at all to still use? Main concern is if there is a chance of dangerous mold and bacteria. I'm sure I still has some potency left. Would hate to have to throw it away. Willing to risk a little sickness, very worried about possibility of deadly mold /deadly bacteria.

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Hello, Kenny! How are you?

No, you should just dispose of this. Liquids do not last nearly as long as other forms of drugs, plus they also tend to go rancid, which could make you very ill.

This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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