Dental · FAQ
How should I store Pilocarpine troches and check their use-by date?
Short answer
Store Pilocarpine troches exactly as the dispensing pharmacy label directs. Keep them in their labeled container, away from children and pets. Follow the pharmacy’s beyond-use date, and do not assume they need refrigeration. Ask the pharmacist before using troches that have melted, changed appearance, or been exposed to heat.
The dispensing pharmacy’s label is the best guide for storing Pilocarpine troches. Storage needs can depend on the ingredients used to make the lozenge. Follow the listed temperature and handling instructions. Do not refrigerate or freeze the product unless the pharmacy tells you to do so.
Keep the troches in their original labeled container, closed as directed. Avoid leaving them in a hot car, near a window, or in a damp bathroom. Store them out of sight and reach of children and pets. A flavored lozenge can look like candy, but it contains prescription medicine.
Check the beyond-use date on the label. This is the date after which the pharmacy says not to use the preparation. Do not use leftover troches after that date, even if they look unchanged.
If a shipment arrives melted, damaged, or with an unclear label, contact the dispensing pharmacy before use. Ask about safe disposal of unused medicine. These compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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