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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Disposal by Flushing of Certain Unused Medicines: What You Should Know

Disposal by Flushing of Certain Unused Medicines: What You Should Know

It is important to note that disposal by flushing is not recommended for a large number of medicines. Unused or expired medicines that do not have flushing directions in the label can be disposed of safely in the household trash by:

1. Mixing the with something that will hide the medicine or make it unappealing, such as kitty litter or used coffee grounds.

2. Placing the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag.

3. Throwing the container in your household trash.

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