Is It Ok To Use Oramorph 3 Months After Opening

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I take oramorph daily, I have a half used bottle of oramorph that has been open for over a year. It's still well within the use by date but the bottle says discard 3 months after opening. It seems a waste to throw it away, will this be OK to use? It's not dangerous is it?

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I'd like to know the same as you about the date. Ours is a year or more old and opened. I'd like to know if there would be problems taking it.

Does the efficiently degrade or even make the mixture stronger.
Thanks.

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If the meds were kept in the bottle, in a climate controlled house, then you're good to go. I have left pills in my glove box in the summertime and they got weaker and weaker because of the heat. As hard as it is the get pain meds these days, I would hang on to those, they will work just fine.

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Hello Owenstoodstill,

The manufacturer does not specify why they have chosen the shelf life of 3 months for this medication but it is generally accepted that liquid medications lose their efficacy faster than other types. There are multiple claims stating that administering this medication after the shelf life causes people to feel nauseated and sometimes vomit.

It is always important to only take medicine in the way that your doctor or pharmacist direct you to. With that in mind I suggest that you to contact your primacy care physician or pharmacist and get their opinions on this matter prior to making any ill informed decisions.

Good luck and have a wonderful day.

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