What kind of chemical breakdown occurs after the expiration date is reached, and how long after the expiration date can you take the medication? What risks do you face with taking this medication after the expiration date has been reached?
Is Flexeril still ok to take even after the expiration date has past?
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- 3 Aug 2011 by Ladybug Pross
- Topics:
- flexeril, medication, expiration
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Answers (2)
4 Aug 2011
Usually expired meds are not recommended to be taken, the active ingredient which is Cyclobenzaprine HCl loses its efficacy.
FLEXERIL 5mg (Cyclobenzaprine HCl) tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, titanium dioxide, Yellow D&C #10 Aluminum Lake HT, and Yellow FD&C #6 Aluminum Lake.
FLEXERIL 10mg (Cyclobenzaprine HCl) tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, and titanium dioxide.
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