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Proper longterm storage of natural dessicated meds?
No matter what the brand of dessicated, the info with it always says to store in dry room temperature.
I have read somewhere of people storing it in the refrigerator. So this makes it last longer? How many months? I have no idea what the shelf life is at room temp, cant find anything printed to back this up. Anyone?
Thanks
I have read somewhere of people storing it in the refrigerator. So this makes it last longer? How many months? I have no idea what the shelf life is at room temp, cant find anything printed to back this up. Anyone?
Thanks
no different in this Wisconsin America stuff either sometimes. I live near the Big Lake Michigan and you never can tell what tomorrow will bring.
SO you can see why us Aussies tend to keep our meds in the fridge! Hot one day, chilly the next, who knows the next day!
Yeah Redhead...Summer!
Where is it???
I am totally cold too and wearing windcheaters still lol.
And we also have had some of that stuff called ...RAIN lol
Go figure :)
Where is it???
I am totally cold too and wearing windcheaters still lol.
And we also have had some of that stuff called ...RAIN lol
Go figure :)
It's SUPPOSED to be summer here in Melbourne Australia, but it is darn cold! I got back from my US trip 6 weeks ago and it was unusually hot here for November, now it is freezing and it should be warming up! Aaaaaargh! I have no idea what to wear anymore, my long johns or my bikini!
Da freezer....
always keep that natural thyroid in a cool dry place. I have about 13 months of meds right now too and mine are kept there.
always keep that natural thyroid in a cool dry place. I have about 13 months of meds right now too and mine are kept there.
Thanks, (from the opposite side of the equator and the other side of the world)! We just had a winter snow storm (this is the ice box of the US) and you two are starting summer right? Nice, but at least it doesn't get that hot up here either.
Just had to throw that in, since we tend to overlook how wide this forum spans.
LM
Just had to throw that in, since we tend to overlook how wide this forum spans.
LM
Hi,
if you want them to last even longer, put them in the freezer (properly sealed to prevent moisture). I only get my meds once a year or so (I have to get them sent to me). So once I get them, I divide them into month doses packages and put them in the freezer. Just take them out one packet at a time, as needed.
Yes, keep them in the fridge as well. If I have to travel I keep them at room temperature, but only enough tabs to last the travel period. Definitely don't expose them to heat.
Works for me and my levels are very stable.
if you want them to last even longer, put them in the freezer (properly sealed to prevent moisture). I only get my meds once a year or so (I have to get them sent to me). So once I get them, I divide them into month doses packages and put them in the freezer. Just take them out one packet at a time, as needed.
Yes, keep them in the fridge as well. If I have to travel I keep them at room temperature, but only enough tabs to last the travel period. Definitely don't expose them to heat.
Works for me and my levels are very stable.
In Australia they have recommended keeping it in the fridge. The reason is that it is a hormone, and as such, very temperature sensitive.
Most homes are usually heated to a higher temperature than the recommended room temperature in winter. In summer there are fluctuations in temperature during night and day. This creates havoc with the thyroid medication, and as such the research here, recommends putting it in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator.
Recommended room temperature is 20°c (68°F) to 25°C (77°F).
If you can control your room to be exactly the recommended room temperature all year round then you have no problem! But unless you live in a climate controlled house running 24/7 365 days a year, it is best to keep it in the fridge.
I have an American friend who kept hers on the bench in her kitchen with the sun streaming through. She thought I was an idiot to have it in the fridge. She was EXTREMELY hypo, but kept blaming other things on it. She wanted to prove me wrong so she asked her doctor, he had never heard of it, looked it up on the net, and ta-da! He told her it was a brilliant idea and that is the reason her levels were so bad, She might as well not have been taking anything!
So if you need to travel, get a cooler and put it in there.
Most homes are usually heated to a higher temperature than the recommended room temperature in winter. In summer there are fluctuations in temperature during night and day. This creates havoc with the thyroid medication, and as such the research here, recommends putting it in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator.
Recommended room temperature is 20°c (68°F) to 25°C (77°F).
If you can control your room to be exactly the recommended room temperature all year round then you have no problem! But unless you live in a climate controlled house running 24/7 365 days a year, it is best to keep it in the fridge.
I have an American friend who kept hers on the bench in her kitchen with the sun streaming through. She thought I was an idiot to have it in the fridge. She was EXTREMELY hypo, but kept blaming other things on it. She wanted to prove me wrong so she asked her doctor, he had never heard of it, looked it up on the net, and ta-da! He told her it was a brilliant idea and that is the reason her levels were so bad, She might as well not have been taking anything!
So if you need to travel, get a cooler and put it in there.
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