Posted by chemist on May 1, 2004, at 1:46:47
In reply to Re: How long to keep meds before discarding them?, posted by Sebastian on April 30, 2004, at 11:35:31
> How about fridge or freezer? Would they crack up? Or is it good enough at room temp?
hi all, chemist here.....advice to keep ALL meds out of your bathroom is number one. avoid light, heat, and loisture. freezer/fridge is an alternative IF - and only IF - you have some meds that you might take a year from now. problem is, there is water (vapor) in the bottle. aside from evacuating with nitrogen and sealing with parafilm, expect some hydrolysis, i.e., degradation. best overall bet: use (in US) saran wrap (clingy sheer for wrapping food) around cap and bottle, store away from heat and light and children (high up in kitchen, away from stove/oven or in bedroom drawer) and you are good for a year - at *least*....all the best, chemist
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