Expired enemas-still ok?

toomuchpoopin

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Posted 1/28/2017 4:03 AM (GMT 0)

So, I have a stockpile of enemas, which are horribly expensive, so I'd hate to waste them, but they have passed the expiration date on the box. Is this a case of just not guaranteed "as effective", or are they truly "spoiled" you figure?

platinumpixie

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Posted 1/28/2017 4:24 AM (GMT 0)

How far past the effective date are they? I would use them for up to at least 6 months beyond the date.

Red_34

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Posted 1/28/2017 2:29 PM (GMT 0)

After the expiration date the effectiveness decreases, but I wouldn't use them after 6 months. Also too, you might notice they start to change color after their expiration date and can stain more.

iPoop

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Posted 1/28/2017 2:43 PM (GMT 0)

I've used rowasa enemas that were just over a year old, for those just make sure the fluid is white and isn't black. Supposed to darken a little over time.

D.Brasco

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Posted 10/15/2023 3:25 AM (GMT 0)

I’m in this situation now, my mesalamine enemas are 10 months past expiration. I wonder what your experience has been using expired mesalamine enemas.
I used 3 enemas so far. Hard to tell if they are working. Doesnt help that over the years mesalamine enemas have become less effective on me.
I recall the first time i used mesalamine enemas, it was like magic

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