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Ponteaus
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Jul 22, 2016
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What's the expiration date on these kits? Are they good for years? I've got little, very active kids, so this keep seems like a great thing to toss in the car to have on hand.
YogaBear
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Jul 22, 2016
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PonteausDepends on the item. Bandages etc. are good ~forever, depending on storage, while pills and some other items may be only 1-2 years depending on especially storage temperature.
A good rule of thumb is to check any kit twice a year and keep track (a list) of what was added when plus expiry date.
A good rule of thumb is to check any kit twice a year and keep track (a list) of what was added when plus expiry date.
A community member
Oct 21, 2018
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YogaBearThis isn't really true. Studies have shown properly stored pills can be effective long, long after expiry. Lots of pills get thrown out needlessly it seems
Crampton
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Oct 29, 2018
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That is true. However it is not just the loss of efficacy of the the drug. It is also the toxicity of any degradation products. Not uncommon to haven potentially carcengenic degration products of the active drug. Also the storage conditions play a huge role in the chemical degrading of active drugs.
I could waffle on for years on this. But in conclusion it is best to stick to expiry dates of drugs and try to store in cool dry conditions.
YogaBear
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Nov 6, 2018
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You are right, and I agree with @Crampton in his elaboration. However, for a kit that I’ll depend on out in the wilderness or in a foreign country with no dependable pharmacies, I for one will err on the side of caution and accept the waste.
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