Safe to take after expiration date?

The expiration date on bottles of over-the-counter and prescription medications tells consumers how long the drug contained within will maintain full potency and safety under ideal storage conditions.

It is usually best to store medications at room temperature and low humidity, which is why bathroom medicine cabinets are not preferred. Upon expiration, a medication begins to degrade, meaning that the tablet or pill might begin to develop a mottled appearance and/or strong odor and likely not work as well. While medications taken beyond the expiration date may not always be harmful, they are not likely to be helpful either, which may pose dire consequences for people with serious conditions. It's better to be safe and dispose of expired medications safely.

For more information about this subject please call us at (208) 664-6664. We are experts in medicine and its side effects. At Interlake Pharmacy, we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge on both over-the-counter medications and prescribed medicine. If you ever have a question about medicine, and need a trusted source for answers please come to our pharmacy or call us to speak to a licensed pharmacist. We believe in personal customer service. We always have time to talk with you.

Interlake Pharmacy is located at 700 Ironwood Drive, centrally located across from the Kootenai Medical Center, is designed and operated for you, the customer. We operate extended hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interlake Pharmacy has a DRIVE-UP WINDOW for fast service, making that stop on the way home from work to pick up a prescription that much easier. Our prices are competitive with any in town, and we offer delivery in the evening in Coeur d'Alene.

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