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Nuvaring question
| Mon, 09-20-2004 - 12:11pm |
Do you keep your supply of nuvaring's in the refrigerator? I was confused by what the receptionist said when I picked them up. They gave me a 3 month supply to try out. I also have another question. The expiration date stated October 2004 on the one I just inserted last night. I will keep it in until Oct 10 - is that ok?
Thanks in advance.

I think you don't have to keep your unused rings in a fridge. The prescribing information http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/Global/prescribingInformation.asp?ComponentID=76206&SourcePageID=67545 says this about storage:
“Storage
Prior to dispensing to the user, store refrigerated 2–8°C (36–46°F). After dispensing to the user, NuvaRing can be stored for up to 4 months at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15–30°C (59–86°F) . Avoid storing NuvaRing in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 30°C (86°F). For the Dispenser: When NuvaRing is dispensed to the user, place an expiration date on the label. The date should not exceed either 4 months from the date of dispensing or the expiration date, whichever comes first.”
It's always a good idea to look at the expiration date on your Rx medicines. There may be a safety margin built in but I don't think you can count on that. How does the date read, use before xx/xx? You would probably be ok using the 8/10 ring but I think if I were you I'd ask my pharmacist. Let us know what s/he says, ok?
Take care,
Jill
As far as the expiration date, you're probably okay with the one you inserted, but you might call your pharmacist and double-check. Let us know if you do!
Good luck!
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