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?
Question posted by Ladybug Pross on 3 Aug 2011
Last updated on 21 December 2017 by cvdixon29
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3 Answers
cvdixon29
21 Dec 2017
I wouldn't personally go beyond 7 days. However, It's up to YOU. It's your body. I wish you the best of Luck!
caringsonbj
4 Aug 2011
Once medication has reached it's expiration date then it is not recommended that you use the medication I wish you the very best
Rajive Goel
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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