GreenyGreen Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hi all Is it ok to use them, say, about 3 or weeks after the expiry date? - I know I've read they tend to lose their potency and sometimes can get contaminated with bacteria, but in all honesty how likely is that to happen? Is there any major harm in using them, as mentioned, about 14 days after they've expired? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghozer Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 https://health.thefuntimesguide.com/expired_medication/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenyGreen Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 https://health.thefuntimesguide.com/expired_medication/ Thanks. And re. specifically ear-drops; I know the above link mentioned there may be problems after the expiry date, but has anyone used them without any consequences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Thanks. And re. specifically ear-drops; I know the above link mentioned there may be problems after the expiry date, but has anyone used them without any consequences? not sure other peoples experiences really helps you as they may have kept their drops in better or worse conditions than you have. as it's you ears your risking then really its up to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghozer Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Experiences of other people may not always help, cause there's so many factors involved... same drops? same dosage? same strength? same production run? same factory? not least, everyone is different, and handles/reacts to things differently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamston Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Hi all Is it ok to use them, say, about 3 or weeks after the expiry date? - I know I've read they tend to lose their potency and sometimes can get contaminated with bacteria, but in all honesty how likely is that to happen? Is there any major harm in using them, as mentioned, about 14 days after they've expired? Thanks. Providing the ear drops have been stored in a sensible place, then I can't envisage any harm caused by using the ear drops. The ear drops will be no less effective now, then if you had used them a month ago. I hope your ears get better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Are they prescription medicated ones or just over the counter normal ones? The normal ones are usually just a mix of oils and stuff to break down wax, they are less likely to 'go off'. Medicated ones with antibiotics in and stuff will be more sensitive to going off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 any doubts..just replace them.not worth risking damage to ears,for sake of a bob or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 What are these ear drops? If they're for loosening and removing wax then use olive oil. You can buy an empty dropper bottle for this purpose from the chemists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenyGreen Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hi guys and thanks for the responses so far. The ear drops in question are indeed olive oil. I've been using them for about 5 days now and sadly there's been no improvement. I've also realised they're within the expiry date so no problem there. And to update: I went to the GP's today and he had a look at both ears. The 'bad' ear had a fairly large amount of wax and that's probably what's causing the problem 99.9%. Incidentally the 'good' ear also had a high amount of wax but that one seems fine. But I'll admit, I have to sometimes create a small vacuum (by gently pumping the outside) in that ear to release some extra air (or air pressure). Maybe that's going the way of the other one.. I've been told the next step is to make an appointment for ear syringing for both ears. The thing is, I don't want to put olive drops in the 'good' ear because having done that to the 'bad' one, it made it even more muffled. I don't want to end up with both ears knackered until I see the nurse in question. Just want to add: I've been told to ring back tomorrow to make an appointment. Whilst I was at the surgery, the receptionist couldn't find a day to book me in. She went thorough this month; nothing... and then next month; still nothing I really hope there's an opening available in the next few days since work was pretty much a nightmare. I need to get this sorted out asap since I could hardly hear what anyone was saying and avoided pretty much everybody for that reason. If the only appointment is a few weeks away, could I safely do the ear syringe myself? - With the right equipment? - Or would that be too risky? (sorry for the long post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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