Acetaminophen Caffeine Expiration Date

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How long past the expression date are the pills still good to take? ## The pill in description contains a combination of Acetaminophen (325 mg) + Butalbital (50 mg) + Caffeine (40 mg); manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Inc. From what I've read (according to a Harvard Medical School family health article), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. This conclusion was based upon a study conducted at the request of the US military due to stockpiles of expensive drugs they could otherwise need to replace every few years. The conclusion was that 90% of those drugs remained effective 10 to 15 years after the expiration date. I don't know whether or not the drug you have happens to be one of these drugs from the...

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I have a pill with a V on one side and 2355 on the other and I want to know what the shelf life is? The contents of the pill are: Acetaminophen 325mg + Butalbital 50mg + Caffeine 40 mg. ## If it was dispensed to you in anything other than the original sealed factory container, the expiration is one year from the date you received, but it could also be lower, if it has been exposed to the elements that hasten degradation, such as heat, light, and moisture. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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