Women’s health · FAQ
How should I store my metformin ER and spironolactone for PCOS care?
Short answer
Store PCOS care as directed on the pharmacy label. These medicines are generally kept at room temperature, away from heat and moisture, but your dispensed form may have special instructions. Keep the container tightly closed and out of children’s reach. Ask the pharmacy about damaged or heat-exposed medication.
The pharmacy label is your main guide to storage. Metformin ER and spironolactone tablets are generally stored at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture. A bathroom, a hot car, or a windowsill is not a good storage spot. Keep the medicine in its labeled container with the lid tightly closed.
If your treatment is compounded, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and is not FDA-approved. Follow that pharmacy’s storage instructions and the beyond-use date on the label. Do not assume that storage rules for a different product apply to yours. Do not refrigerate or freeze it unless the label tells you to.
Keep all medication out of sight and reach of children and pets. Ask the pharmacy before using medication that arrived damaged, became wet, or was exposed to extreme temperatures. The pharmacy can help assess whether it should be used. For unused or expired medicine, ask about a drug take-back program. Do not share your prescription with anyone else.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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