Cyclobenzapr Shelf Life

I have a prescription that was prescribed to me on 8/21/12 for muscle spasms and pain. However, more recently, I have been experiencing the exact same symptoms as before. Is it safe to still take this prescription if there are still some left? ## Hello, Debbie! How are you? According to Rising Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of Cyclobenzaprine, the expected shelf-life of the drug is 24 months (2 years). After that, they tend to lose efficacy. Reference: NOTE: For maximizing the shelf-life, the product description depicted on Rising Pharmaceuticals website as well as on DailyMed suggest that the recommended storage temperature is 20-25 degree celsius (68-77 degrees fahrenheit). As to the symptoms, it may be best to consult your doctor rather than just assuming it is due to the same prob...

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what is the shelf life of cyclobenzapine 5 mg? ## Hi cindirs, According to Rising Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of Cyclobenzaprine, the expected shelf-life of the drug is 24 months (2 years). Reference: However, there's actually a lot of conflicting information around the topic of expired medication/shelf-life of a drug. According to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), 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 - 15 years after...

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I would like to know what the expected shelf life is for a Cyclobenzaprine 10 mg tablet that's a tan pill with M on one side? I was prescribed this medication for muscle spasms. ## According to Rising Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of Cyclobenzaprine, the expected shelf-life of the drug is 24 months (2 years). Reference: However, my understanding is if they are no longer in the original factory sealed container and have been dispensed into a pharmacy bottle, which exposes them to heat, light and moisture, then the expiration is one year from the date they were dispensed. After that time period, they begin to lose effectiveness. NOTE: For maximizing the shelf-life, the product description depicted on Rising Pharmaceuticals website as well as on DailyMed suggest that the recommended...

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I have a bottle of Cyclobenzaprine HCL 5 mg, but it expired on 12/5/2015. With today's date being 11/28/2016, is it ok if I use some of that prescription until I get my new one refilled? ## Hello, Tina! This medication does not become dangerous, once expired, but it may not work as well as it did, when new. However, according to Rising Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of Cyclobenzaprine, the "expected" shelf-life of the drug is 24 months (2 years); so you're well within that time frame based on the date range you provided. Ref: Hope this helps! ## what is the expire date of vomistop a tablet from cipla. I have a strip of vomistop mfr date october 2014. when will it expire.

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What is the approximate shelf-life of this drug? ## This tablet is manufactured by Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 5mgs of Cyclobenzaprine, which is a muscle relaxant. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. If it is in a bottle as dispensed by your pharmacy, it expires one year from the date it was dispensed. If it is still in the original factory sealed bottle, then it should be good for about 4 years. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i have chronic back pain however try not to take medication unless i have to. i have left over flexeril 5mg from a prescription written in dec. 2009 and expires 2010. is it safe to take for muscles spasms or should i toss it. i like to keep some in my cabinet because the few times my back gets really bad i am unable to get out of bed. ## Flexeril contains the active ingredient Cyclobenzaprine, which is a muscle relaxant and you should contact your doctor for a new prescription, because it does lose efficacy past the expiration date, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new. This creates the danger of overdose, by taking more, to get the relief you need. Almost all medications have a limited shelf life and will start to lose efficacy past that date. Are there any other quest...

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