Co-Codamol

[Jeza]

I have a pack of these, Expire date 11-13, as I see it that's Nov 2013. Are they still usable and if so for how long. They are in blister packs so how can they have a use by date?

[Mamyalynne]

They'll be fine, the ones I am using are older than that and still effective.

[black_cat51]

yes, they will still be useable. Over time the active ingredients will get less potent, but i am talking of years

[jno]

they don't go rotten like meat but the active chemicals may lose their potency. They won't kill you, they just won't work quite as well as new ones. I wouldn't worry about three months old myself, just take them and see.

[Psybbo]

They are fine Jeza, how is the new machine?

[Jeza]

Thanks for the affirmative answers. I thought so but thought I best check.

Sibs, I have never taken so much pleasure in doing the washing.

[grasscarp]

2013 and you are worried? I rarely look at use by dates and can't say I have come to any harm yet. Goes for foodstuff as well. I have jar of honey with a 2014 date on it. They found recently 2000 year old honey still perfectly edible!

[grasscarp]

Btw I am pleased to hear about your new washing machine. :0)

[jno]

was that a 2014BC use-by date, grasscarp?

Probably still ok.

[Jeza]

Grass, I read this morning that honey is the only food stuff that does not spoil with age.

[grasscarp]

Yes Jeza - a best before date amazed me. i also have eye drops that say use within a month of opening but is mainly witch Hazel so you have to wonder where is the danger, or do they just want you to throw away and buy more.

[Jeza]

I think that's the idea of all use by dates Grass, we never use to have them.

[pixie373]

Take notice of "use by" dates. Ignore "best before" as long as it looks and smells ok.