Patient's question:
Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if ingesting expired medication can affect the body and if a hospital check-up is necessary?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the shelf life of a drug generally refers to the period during which the quality of the drug is guaranteed. After this period, there is still a certain amount of time during which the quality of the drug is uncertain. During this time, the quality of the drug may be fine, but in general, there won't be significant harm. After the suggestion, pay attention to observation and try to avoid similar problems. It is not recommended to take expired medication. If you take them and do not experience obvious gastrointestinal discomfort, you can temporarily wait and see. Just taking a small dose will not cause any harm. It may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, such as diarrhea.