May we all have such a problem, found at home put a long time tampon, still can use? We all know that expired food can not be eaten, then the tampon day does not have an expiration date? Can you use a tampon when it's expired?

Do tampons have an expiration date?

Needless to say, tampons also have an expiration date, and they too will expire. And the shelf life of tampons is very important, why? Tampons are products that enter the female body, and whether the tampon expires is extremely important for women.

In general, tampons have a shelf life of 3 years, and although they don't look any different from brand new tampons, expired tampons should not be used. Obviously, tampons don't spoil immediately after 3 years, but bacteria and small mold particles can get into tampons after they expire.

How do I know if my tampon has expired?

Like other sanitary products, the packaging of tampons will print the expiration date and the corresponding production date, which can be calculated to determine whether the tampon has expired.

Can the tampon still be used when it's expired? Do not use it again.

Within the shelf life, it is the guarantee of safety and effectiveness of articles. If the shelf life of the tampon is too late, it will not only weaken its blood absorption function, but also breed more bacteria, and continuous use is easy to cause adverse effects on human health.

Therefore, for our safety and health, even if the tampon has not been opened, it is not recommended to continue to use after expiration.