Woman uses Vicks VapoRub that expired in 1980, claims it still works
This social media user claims that her mother treated her sick child with Vicks VapoRub that expired in January 1980.
Social media was left shook after one user claimed to have used a health product that expired in 1980.
Twitter user Heather Chacon shared a photo of herself holding a vintage jar of Vicks VapoRub.
“My son has been sick (not Covid) and shout out to my mom, who loaned us the SAME pot of Vicks she used to use on me growing up. Expiration date 1-87,” she captioned her post.
“Rest assured I did use this and it did indeed help. Vintage Vicks for the win,” she wrote.
My son has been sick (not Covid) and shout out to my mom, who loaned us the SAME pot of Vicks she used to use on me growing up.
— Heather Chacon (@wickettred) September 12, 2021
Expiration date 1-87 pic.twitter.com/LqWx3LYI2c
Rest assured I did use this and it did indeed help. Vintage Vicks for the win.
— Heather Chacon (@wickettred) September 12, 2021
Other Twitter users also shared some of the expired things they have used which they claim still work.
I see your Vicks Vaporub and will raise you an expired bottle of Caladryl calamine lotion that works like a charm. This went from my childhood home, to college with me, and now to adulthood married with kids. pic.twitter.com/6daMgZ4Y8D
— Emily L. (@Pagemaster4Life) September 13, 2021
Dangers of using expired products
According to U.S Food and Drug Administration, some of the dangers of using expired products include:
- Products being less effective or risky due to a change in chemical composition or a decrease in strength.
- Risk of bacterial growth and sub-potent antibiotics can fail to treat infections, leading to more serious illnesses and antibiotic resistance.
DISCLAIMER: It is important to stick to the expiry date as stipulated by the product packing to avoid any health challenges.