Is it safe and effective to use Rogaine Foam 5% Minoxidil that has been expired two months ago?

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I’ve just delivered 3 packages of Rogaine Foam each one contains 4 bottles from E-Bay web site and I found out the expiry date is ended two months ago.I wonder if itstill works or not and is it still safe as well or might have bad effects ?.. I noticed when I searched google that many reviews assert that expiry date of Rogaine should make no difference .. it’s still safe and effective but I still confused To follow these reviews and continue using them or throw them away ?! Thank you in advance

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

The reality is that it’s likely safe within a few months of expiry but one should use non-expired products if possible. The sale of expired products, and the legal and ethical issues behind this is a whole separate issue.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

It would probably be safe but may not be as effective.  It is always wisest to follow the manufacturer's directions and this is what I would advise.  If you just bought it and were not told it was expired you have a case for returning the product and getting a refund.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Many times the expiration of a drug is not firm and they can often be used beyond the expiration date, but it is still always safest to follow the oficial guidelines

Is it safe and effective to use Rogaine Foam 5% Minoxidil that has been expired two months ago?

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