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Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:40 am  |
Hello!
I searched the internet but could not get any information on the shelf life of a tube of Retin-A? I use Tretinoin (Atralin). Would anyone know how long it is good for? Thanks!
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Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:24 pm |
| MystyPines wrote: |
Hello!
I searched the internet but could not get any information on the shelf life of a tube of Retin-A? I use Tretinoin (Atralin). Would anyone know how long it is good for? Thanks!
MystyPines |
Do you mean how long it is good for past the expiration date? |
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Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:05 pm |
Hi RileyGirl!
 m, I don't see an expiration date on it. Let me give it a good look over again.  |
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Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:48 pm |
| MystyPines wrote: |
Hi RileyGirl!
m, I don't see an expiration date on it. Let me give it a good look over again. |
Yep, there should be. Most of the time it is on the crimped end of the tube. |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:15 am |
Thanks RileyGirl!
You were right it was engraved into the bottom of the tube. Good until January 2012. That is a long time, thanks again! |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:13 am |
| MystyPines wrote: |
Thanks RileyGirl!
You were right it was engraved into the bottom of the tube. Good until January 2012. That is a long time, thanks again! |
You're welcome! |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:36 am |
why are expiration dates always almost unreadable. they are so faint and crimped on the end, on a lot of tubes of cream.  |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:51 am |
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| why are expiration dates always almost unreadable. they are so faint and crimped on the end, on a lot of tubes of cream. |
Because it's easiest for the darn manufacturers, I think it's normally on the box when you purchase it, I use a permanent marker and write it on the tube, bottle whatever so I know I can see it! |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:10 am |
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| I think it's normally on the box when you purchase it, I use a permanent marker and write it on the tube, bottle whatever so I know I can see it! |
Unfortunately, Retin A does not come in a box.
I just put my magnify glasses on, zizi, and I can read it ok after that! |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:29 am |
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| DarkMoon wrote: |
| I think it's normally on the box when you purchase it, I use a permanent marker and write it on the tube, bottle whatever so I know I can see it! |
Unfortunately, Retin A does not come in a box.
I just put my magnify glasses on, zizi, and I can read it ok after that! |
I would still use the marker after checking, just to make it easier. I guess I know I would forget, too many other things to keep in my head. LOL  |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:29 am |
So does anyone know if it is effective past the expiration date. I have a full tube (unopened) that expired in October. What do you think?
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:40 am |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
Because it's easiest for the darn manufacturers, I think it's normally on the box when you purchase it, I use a permanent marker and write it on the tube, bottle whatever so I know I can see it! |
LOL! I also use black permanent marker on skincare items that I purchase that don't have expiration dates, like my SkinCeuticals Vit. C Serum, etc. This way I know how long my skincare items have been around. |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:45 am |
MystyPines,
Thank You! I am so glad I am not the only one!
erg,
I know some meds become stronger with time and some weaker, without asking a health care professional I would err on the side of caution, but maybe someone else has used Retin A past the expiration date? |
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Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:11 am |
| erg wrote: |
So does anyone know if it is effective past the expiration date. I have a full tube (unopened) that expired in October. What do you think?
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Emily |
I know that people on makeup alley say it is fine to use 1 year past the expiration date. But, personally, I won't use drugs past their expiration date. I think it would be best to ask a pharmacist, as they would probably know for sure. |
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