Is it ok to take fluticasone nasal spray a week and 2 days after it expired in nov 2019? 2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in I have a prescription bottle of fluticasone nasal spray that does not expire until 2024. Can using expired nasal spray be harmful? Yes, using expired nasal spray can be harmful. The effectiveness of the spray may be reduced, and there is an increased risk of infection or allergic reactions. How long is nasal spray good for after opening? Most nasal sprays are safe to use for up to 6 months after opening. The total blood clearance of systemically absorbed fluticasone propionate averages 1,093 mL/min (range, 618 to 1,702 mL/min) after a 1-mg intravenous dose, with renal clearance accounting for less than 0.02% of the total. Just weaker: Futicasone ( flonase) and all other medications lose potency over time. They don't became toxic or poisonous. Fda regulations state that the time after manufacturing when a drug has lost 10% of its original potency be designated its expiration diet. That means that on that date the drug is still at 90% of its maximal strength. Brand names: 12 Hour Decongestant, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant, 12 Hour Nasal Relief Spray, 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Afrin 12 Hour, show all 28 brands Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants Naloxone products typically have an expiration date (“shelf life”) approximately 18-24 months from the date of manufacture. Expiration dates are based on how long a manufacturer guarantees the full potency and safety of a drug. Two peer reviewed articles have tested the stability of naloxone: A 2006 article examined the… 4. Open the mouth and bring the container as close to it as possible. 5. Press the button firmly with the forefinger to release the spray onto or under the tongue. DO NOT INHALE THE SPRAY. 6. Release button and close mouth. Avoid swallowing immediately after administering the spray. The medication should not be NARCAN® Nasal Spray freezes at temperatures below 5°F (-15°C). If this happens, the device will not spray. If NARCAN® Nasal Spray is frozen and is needed in an emergency, do NOT wait for NARCAN® Nasal Spray to thaw. Get emergency medical help right away. However, NARCAN® Nasal Spray may be thawed by allowing it to sit at Types of Saline Nasal Spray . Most saline nasal sprays have the same two ingredients; sterilized water and salt (sodium chloride). Sometimes, preservatives are added to increase the product's shelf life. Saline nasal sprays are available over the counter at most drugstores and generally cost a few dollars. How do I store and/or throw out Calcitonin Nasal Spray? Store unopened nose spray bottle in a refrigerator until ready to use. Do not freeze. After opening, store upright at room temperature. Throw away any part not used after labeled number of doses is used or 35 days after opening. Keep all drugs in a safe place. shUvJas.