it is not safe to give your child expired medication -- even if it is prescription or over-the-counter. your child may be put at risk for having an allergic reaction to the medication breaking down and the medicine may not even work. it is not worth it especially if it costs you a trip to the hospital. you should go through all of your medications once a year. make sure you get those vitamins and over-the-counters as well. the process is really easy for disposal: we do not recommend flushing anymore; instead get a zip-top bag and place the medicines in the bag. you can then add some water to the bag to help them dissolve. next add kitty litter or coffee grinds zip it up and throw it in the trash.
is it safe to give my child a prescription medicine if it is six months past the expiration date?