Ingesting expired drugs can cause toxic reactions in the body.

“After this date neither its safety nor its effectiveness are guaranteed.”

Manuel Lavariega | Medical specialist in Pharmaceutical Medicine

There are two types of reactions:

“An allergic reaction or they may have an intolerance reaction.”

Itching or redness of the skin are allergic reactions.

Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea are intolerance.

Should you consume a medication that has already expired and how long after?

The answer: no .

“In no way should you consume an expired medication.”

Manuel Lavariega | Medical specialist in Pharmaceutical Medicine

It must be considered that the medicine that has already expired does not have the same effectiveness and this may cause the patient to not recover.

“All these types of medications that require immediate action and that when they are not effective can generate these problems.”

Benjamin Suarez | Master in Public Health

For example, Mrs. Nora is hypertensive, if she consumes an expired medication that does not work, it could have consequences.

Experts recommend that you write the expiration date on the packaging, in addition to checking your medicine cabinet every 6 months.