{"id":9449,"date":"2020-03-09T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=9449"},"modified":"2024-05-20T12:09:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T16:09:28","slug":"expired-inhaler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/expired-inhaler\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you use an expired inhaler?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell by, expiration, best by\u2014the number of dates to consider when making purchases can be overwhelming. You know you don\u2019t want to consume food that is past its prime. But do you need to worry about the freshness of medication and medical items like inhalers? The general answer is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6849,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=CONCATENATE(R[0]C[-2],R[0]C[-3],R[0]C[-1])\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All prescriptions come with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/expired-drugs-safe-take\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expiration date<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you use medicine after that day, it can be a gamble; typically, a drug\u2019s expiration date is when the active ingredient has lost 10% of its potency. Though drug manufacturers err on the side of caution to ensure that a medication is effective its whole shelf life, after that date, potency and safety can\u2019t be guaranteed, as the chemical components of the drug may change. For expired inhalers, specifically, the same rules apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhalers actually have a couple expiration dates to go by: one on the label (generally one year), one on the box, and one on the package information inside the box. For example, on a Combivent Respimat, the expiration date on the pharmacy label will likely have a date that\u2019s one year from the day the prescription is filled, but once you assemble the inhaler, the expiration date becomes three months. Be sure to ask your pharmacist if you need help determining the expiration date for your specific inhaler. You can also check out this helpful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remedirx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Remedi-SeniorCare-_Shortened-Expiration-Dates-Quick-Reference-Guide_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of popular inhalers with notes about expiration dates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is it dangerous to use expired inhalers?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhalers are probably safe after the expiration date, which is usually one year after it was issued, but are likely to be less effective. This goes for inhalers across the board, including expired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/albuterol-sulfate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">albuterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (brand names: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/proair-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HFA, Ventolin HFA, and Proventil HFA)\u00a0 and expired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/symbicort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (budesonide and formoterol). Although using an expired inhaler is unlikely to cause any other health problems, the loss of efficacy could be risky if you\u2019re having a serious asthma attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, it\u2019s best that you avoid using an expired inhaler. However, if you\u2019re having an asthma attack and an expired inhaler is all that\u2019s in arm\u2019s reach, go ahead and try it\u2014and then get yourself a new one as soon as possible! \u201cAn expired inhaler is probably going to be fine in an emergency, but don\u2019t make a habit of it,\u201d advises Rachel Trippett, MD, a family physician with the U.S. Public Health Service Indian Hospital in New Mexico.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also a good idea to take stock of the inhalers you currently have lying around at home, work, or your child\u2019s school, and note the expiration dates. Going forward, it may be helpful to add a reminder to your calendar each time you get a new inhaler, so that you remember to replace it before the expiration date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cold-induced-asthma\/\"><strong>How to get a handle on your asthma when it\u2019s so cold out<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to store inhalers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though expiration dates impact how effective inhalers are, so does the way you store them. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000041.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institutes of Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should keep your inhaler dry and store it at room temperature. Keep it away from extreme cold or heat, which can affect how well it works or even cause the inhaler, which is under pressure, to explode. You\u2019ll also want to ensure the inhaler is kept away from anything sharp, which could puncture the can.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to get rid of expired inhalers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s time to dispose of your expired inhaler, it\u2019s important to note that inhalers are technically considered hazardous waste. Because they can explode when punctured or incinerated, as is likely to happen during trash collection, it\u2019s not recommended that you throw out inhalers with your normal garbage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you get rid of one? First, read the canister to see if it comes with any specific disposal instructions. If not, you can contact a local pharmacy to see if it collects inhalers, or you can drop it off at a hazardous waste facility yourself\u2014you may want to wait and collect a few inhalers to dispose of at the same time. In some locations, you can put the plastic casing out with your recycling.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re ready to replace your used or expired inhalers, be sure to check <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">singlecare.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the best possible price.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sell by, expiration, best by\u2014the number of dates to consider when making purchases can be overwhelming. You know you don\u2019t want to consume food that is past its prime. But do you need to worry about the freshness of medication and medical items like inhalers? The general answer is yes. 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