Is a Xarelto tablet stored in its original plastic bottle at room temperature in a dry environment for five years still usable? I found an old prescription of 20mg tablets (made by Janssen) while looking through my medicine supplies. There are maybe 30 tablets in the bottle
Xarelto long-term storage?
Question posted by Gyrobob on 1 July 2022
Last updated on 1 July 2022
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masso
1 July 2022
"Expired medical products can be less effective or risky due to a change in chemical composition or a decrease in strength. Certain expired medications are at risk of bacterial growth and sub-potent antibiotics can fail to treat infections, leading to more serious illnesses and antibiotic resistance. Once the expiration date has passed there is no guarantee that the medicine will be safe and effective. If your medicine has expired, do not use it."
Source: FDA
Gyrobob
1 July 2022
This is a bureaucrat's general answer to a question on a general concept. I generally agree with it. What I want to know, however, is how long XARELTO stays effective if stored properly.
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