Does hydrocodone expire or does it become more potent as it ages?
Question posted by Sambolicious on 10 Feb 2012
Last updated on 10 February 2012 by Rajive Goel
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Rajive Goel
11 Feb 2012
Usually all meds have an expiry date, the expiry date is ascertained from the date of manufacture, & is mandatory to be mentioned on the label of the med.
Meds usually lose potency when they are have expired.
kittycatgirl2
10 Feb 2012
Hi, I can't be 100% sure but I really don't believe it changes it's chemical compound at all over time.-K
kittycatgirl2
10 Feb 2012
It's in tablet form seems like only capsules would be delicate and subject to chance. It stays on pharmacy shelves for years if not sold.
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