Rogaine/Minoxidil Expiration Date

[zeus]

I picked up some Rogaine about a year and a half ago but did not use it, instead opting to take dutasteride. I'm considering adding Rogaine to my regimen now for additional regrowth purposes. However, the Rogaine I bought back then has since 'expired' (per the expiration date printed on the box).

Will my Rogaine/Minoxidil still be effective even though it 'expired' about a year ago? I'm wondering whether I can use the Minoxidil I have or whether I have to buy a newer non-expired product.

I haven't heard too much talk to Rogaine efficacy pre/post expiration date and wanted to hear what the Rogaine user community's experiences with this are.

 

[dek]

yeah, i asked this question about a month ago because i was sitting on some older minoxidil as well. everyone told me it shouldnt be an issue so i went ahead and started on it. its only been three weeks into it and im shedding noticeably, so i imagine its doing its job. other responces would be better help however

 

[beaner]

Guys, I've been using minoxidil for years and have many times used bottles well past the expiration date with no problems. The last 2 bottles I've used have been expired since last year some time and I've noticed no difference in effectiveness and am seeing regrowth from it. I believe I've read somewhere that it would take several years before minoxidil would degrade enough to have an impact on its efficacy and even then it would still be usable.

 

[Cassin]

Maybe it seperates a little?

I give my bottle a good shake everytime I use it.

 

[beaner]

Maybe it seperates a little?

I give my bottle a good shake everytime I use it.

Yes..actually, I believe I've heard that actually can happen after a while, I haven't noticed but I usually shake mine out of habit whether it be a new bottle or expired one.