Metacam question......how long does it keep for?

Kermit

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 19, 2014

• #1

As title, once opened, how long does a bottle of Metacam keep for? It has been opened, used for a day or so, then put in a dark drawer.....that was a few months ago, is it ready for the bin now?

 

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Tracy

Warren Veteran

• Feb 19, 2014

• #2

6 months from date of opening the bottle.

 

Kermit

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 19, 2014

• #3

Tracy said:

6 months from date of opening the bottle.

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Thanks,

so does it completely stop after that 6months, or just not as effective......seems a waste cor it is a 32ml bottle

 

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Tracy

Warren Veteran

• Feb 19, 2014

• #4

I don't know, I've never used any over 6 months old just in case it wasn't as effective.

I'd guess that it would gradually deteriorate and become less effective over time, rather than just stop working, but I don't know for sure.

 

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 19, 2014

• #5

I assume you mean that it is still in the manufacturer's bottle and not in one provided by the Vet ?

 

Hugo's There

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 19, 2014

• #6

Jack's-Jane said:

I assume you mean that it is still in the manufacturer's bottle and not in one provided by the Vet ?

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If its a 32ml bottle then it should be the original bottle

I have no idea that happens after 6 months as we use a 180ml bottle every few weeks! Personally I would not use it after 6 months x

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nessar

Warren Veteran

• Feb 19, 2014

• #7

6 months for the big cat bottles and the dog bottles. It is less for the small cat bottles though, can't remember how long but I remember it being much less.

 

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Shimmer

Warren Veteran

• Feb 19, 2014

• #8

I have used a bottle that had been open for about 7-8 months (fridged) and it seemed to work OK - on the animal it was originally supplied for and for the same condition. I got a new bottle ASAP, though as I wasn't keen on relying on it. You don't know if it deteriorates to anything that can do more harm or has been contaminated, rather than it just being less effective. I wouldn't be too worried if it was a week over - but you should be seeing the vet again if you think it is needed. Ours has big notices up that animals must be seen every 6 months for repeat prescriptions.

 

FondueKid

Alpha Buck

• Feb 19, 2014

• #9

My vet told me that if I have some that's out of date and the animal is in pain then it's good to give them some immediately and then go to the vet, so I wouldn't worry about using it - but still get them to the vet to have them checked out.

 

Kermit

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 19, 2014

• #10

Thanks guys.

Yip, original bottle. Seems madness that it can be in the bottle ok until 2015, but then if it is opened and used then that is it. But I agree that it is risky to use it.

I don't need it, but was just wondering cos it is just sitting there.