Wondering what happens if you take expired ibuprofen?
We asked a doctor for the answer.
Do you still take something?
Photo: Stephen Swintek / Getty Images.
Run out to the store?
Sit there and suffer?
What happens if you take expired ibuprofen and is it really that serious?
Here’s the deal.
Is it safe to take expired medicine?
Does ibuprofen expire, and is it dangerous to take if so?
So, why the need for expiration dates, if there isn’t a safety risk?
There’s one significant risk to consider, though.
Depending on the purpose of the medication, that can get risky.
This may be enough to ease a headache.
However, expired and weakened medications for serious health conditions or allergies can be a different story.
“This could place some patients at risk who are suffering a severeallergic reactionor anaphylaxis,” he says.
What about vitamins and supplements?
The bottom line on taking expired medication:
So, what happens if you take expired ibuprofen?
Not much, TBH.
