Ichthammol Expiration

Updated

Is there an expiration date for ichthammol ointment? I can't find any on the box or the tube. I've had it for quite a few years.

10 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
1

Hey Dot, How's it going?

From what I could gather, the shelf life of ichthammol is reported to be 2 years.

And while I'm not aware of ichthammol becoming toxic or unsafe to use after that point in time, lots of meds like this can gradually become less effective, depending on storage/temperature conditions.

I hope this helps!

Was this helpful? 1
2

Thank you David, for your information on ichthammol ointment.

Was this helpful? 1
3

I too have the same question and can't find answer from a professional. My CVS 1 oz tube has no expiration date.
Can anyone help?

Was this helpful? 0
4

It does have an expiration date. If you look on the tube towards the bottom you will see the bar code and then at the very bottom it will give you the month and the year.. Hope this helps.

Was this helpful? 4
5

My Ichthammol 10% ointment, USP 1oz expired on 10/97. Can I still use this safely on my foot?

Was this helpful? 0
6

I have had a tube of Ichthammol Ointment 20% for several years. Would it still be safe to use? How long does it stay good for?

Was this helpful? 0
7

Well, Itchamol is actually an mineral oil derived from Rock . It's been there millions of years. And other ingredients like petroleum and Ammonium bituminosulfonate too it's mineral. So , as long as you keep it's container in dark cold place you can use it like years actually... I have a jar of Itchamol that uses for horses and I've been using it for years. Nothing changing it's appearances, no different effects from aging what's so ever.

Was this helpful? 3
8

Re: Mandy (# 4) Expand Referenced Message

On my tube, the numbers underneath the barcode read: 13279 01053

Was this helpful? 0
9

Re: Kay (# 8) Expand Referenced Message

My brother in law just gave me a container of it that came from Eckherds pharmacy with an expiration date of April 1988. I just rubbed it on my leg that has a bakers cyst that is very painful that I have had for over 2 months. If it kills me it would be better than the pain.

Was this helpful? 0
10

I found it. It's 2 years.

Was this helpful? 0

More Discussions:

Expiration of Hydrocodone

I have Hydrocodone that was prescribed in March, 2003 is it still effective ## yes it is still good. ## NO THEY EXPIRE J...

7 REPLIES
expiration date 10/13 meloxicam

Meloxicam 7.5mg expired 10/13 is it ok to take. Thank you ## Hi Babe! Medications can b expired for years and still b sa...

5 REPLIES
Expiration Date For Potassium Tablets

i have some Klor-Con 8meq tablets that are 3 years old and I want to know if it is safe to take them. I am currently on ...

4 REPLIES
Ichthammol for splinters

I was told that Ichthammol would help draw a splinter out. I've been using it a week & so far no results. How lo...

4 REPLIES
expiration date of doxycycline

I have doxy that was mixed on 5/14/2014 by my vet. Its only a little over 30 days old and I use it for the kittens that ...

4 REPLIES
expiration of sulfamethoxazole

Hi, I have some sulfamethoxazole 800/160mg and the prescribed date was 9/17/2013 and I was wondering if it is ok to stil...

4 REPLIES
Expiration Date of antifungal creams

I have tubes of Naftin and Econazole nitrate cream that have an expiration date of 9/11 and 11/11 on the crimp edge. Are...

3 REPLIES
expiration of tizanidine

Found a bottle of tizanidine filled in 2015. Will it be safe to take? If so, will it still work? Also can you take seroq...

3 REPLIES
expiration date for metoprolol sandoz

I have a bottle of metoprolol 50 mg sandoz that was filled on 4/29/2008. Is it bad to use? It's 8 years old. Does it...

3 REPLIES
expiration of medication

i would like to know if anyone know how long mepergan is good for. i have some from february of 2007 and i have been pre...

3 REPLIES