"Does Albuterol Sulfate expire?"

"Yes. Albuterol Sulfate has a labeled shelf life of 1 week. Do not use medication past its expiration date."

How Long Does Albuterol Sulfate Last?

Q: "How long does Albuterol Sulfate last?"

"Albuterol Sulfate has a shelf life of 1 week according to federal drug label data. Always check the expiration date on your specific packaging."

Generic: ALBUTEROL SULFATE

Source: Federal Drug Label Data

1 week

Shelf life from federal drug label data

Storage Conditions

Room temperature Refrigerate Protect from light

Reported Side Effects

From 89,207 FDA adverse event reports (FAERS). 42.3% classified as serious.

89,207

Total Reports

42.3%

Serious

Side Effects Tracked

Side Effect	Reports
DYSPNOEA	13,364
WRONG TECHNIQUE IN PRODUCT USAGE PROCESS	11,032
NO ADVERSE EVENT	8,272
DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM ISSUE	7,761
DRUG DOSE OMISSION BY DEVICE	7,386
ASTHMA	6,977
COUGH	6,158
DRUG INEFFECTIVE	5,884
FATIGUE	4,944
HEADACHE	4,533
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE	4,497
WHEEZING	4,427
OFF LABEL USE	4,318
PNEUMONIA	4,022
NAUSEA	3,988

Data from FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Reports reflect consumer/provider submissions — higher counts may reflect higher usage, not necessarily higher risk. Not all reports establish a causal link.

Manufacturer

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Storage Information

Storage and Handling Store between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light and excessive heat. Store unit-dose vials in protective foil pouch at all times. Once removed from the foil pouch, use vial within one week. Discard the vial if the solution is not colorless. Keep out of the reach of children. Rx Only Manufactured By: Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation West Columbia, SC 29172 STORING YOUR MEDICINE Store albuterol inhalation solution between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [ See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Vials should be protected from light before use, therefore keep unused vials in the foil pouch. Once removed use within one week. Discard the vial if the solution is not colorless. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiration date printed on the vial. HOW SUPPLIED Albuterol inhalation solution, USP is supplied as a 3 mL, clear, colorless, sterile, preservative-free, aqueous solution in two different strengths, 0.63 mg (0.021%) of albuterol (equivalent to 0.75 mg of albuterol sulfate in 3 mL) and 1.25 mg (0.042%) of albuterol (equivalent to 1.5 mg of albuterol sulfate in 3 mL) in unit-dose low-density polyethylene (LDPE) vials. Each unit-dose LDPE vial is protected in a foil pouch, and each foil pouch contains 1 unit-dose LDPE vial. Each strength of albuterol inhalation solution, USP is available in a shelf carton containing multiple foil pouches. Alb

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Important: This information is from federal drug label data and is for reference only. Always follow the specific expiration date printed on your medication packaging. Consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider with questions about medication storage or expiration.

Data source: View Albuterol Sulfate on DailyMed (NIH) | Federal drug label data.

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