People also ask
Do pet medications expire?
All medications that we prescribe to our patients come with an expiration date. Typically, this date is clearly stamped or printed on the container provided by the manufacturer. When we dispense a medication for your pet, an expiration date is also printed on the prescription label.
What happens if you give an expired antibiotic to a dog?
While it may not directly cause harm, using an expired drug may have some negative effects including: Contribution to problems, such as antibiotic resistance (hint: you should never have leftover antibiotics if using as prescribed) Often when people utilize old medications, they are doing so without guidance from a veterinarian.
Is it safe to take a drug after the expiration date?
It does not mean how long the drug is actually good for, or safe to use. Second, the medical authorities state that it is safe to take most drugs after the expiration date. Although some drugs may lose some of their potency over time, maybe as little as 5%, many are good for years after the expiration date.
What is the shelf life of medications for cats?
Sometimes, though rarely, changes can take place that cause the medication to be harmful to your pet. Each individual drug has its own unique shelf life determined by the manufacturer. Some last a very long time, up to several years. Others, like the Atopica for Cats liquid that we often prescribe, last only a few months.