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Can i reuse pill bottles?
okay so my medication comes in packets, like you pop them out and i wanted to put them into a pill bottle(just because its easier for me). A pill bottle like this one [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) would i be able to use that heron(panadol)pill bottle to put MY pills in it and still not go bad? because ive been told once you pop the pill out of the packets, that they go bad so i want to know if i can stop them going bad if i put them in the bottle.
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I would not advise reusing pill bottles. This can create all sorts of bad situations. Also, many pills come separated for a reason. Many can be sensitive to light or moisture. Finally, NEVER store different pills in the same container. The only exception to this rule, is if your organization daily pills in a weekly case. If you do this, PLEASE for the love of God or anyone else, make a list of your medications for emergency personnel.
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Generally speaking, yes you can reuse a pill bottle. There are a few reasons why you should not...
Pills come in packages for a reason. Many tablets and capsules come (from the manufacture) in bottles that have silicon gel tabs in them to keep the moisture level low. Some pills come in blister packs because that keeps them individually fresher OR because they are dangerous enough to kids that the blister pack adds added protection if they get into the hands of little tikes. There are certain pills that come in small quantities because once the seal is broken on the bottle, the pill immediately starts to deteriorate. How many pills left in that bottle after a certain period of time should be thrown away once that bottle has been open: for example, nitro tabs for chest pain commonly come in a dark colored bottle of 25 tablets. These need to be kept in their original container because they need to be away from light, moisture, and once the seal is broken you only have a few months to use them before the pills are considered no good.
You did not mention what pill you are on. If I had to guess I would say birth control, prenatal vitamins, or something with iron. If this is the case, you should be fine IF you take them as they are supposed to be taken and the pills will only be in the replacement bottle for a month. Moisture can be a real issue if the pills are popped out... but the MAIN reason they are in blister packs is to keep children from getting iron poisoning.
The only other issue can be with traveling, ordering refills, and remembering the information needed on the package. It might be a good idea for you to, each month cut the label off of the blister pack and either tape it to the replacement bottle or fold it and tuck it inside the replacement bottle. This way you have your current refill number, the doctor's name, and directions, etc.
If you travel, you MUST keep the pills in their original package. Airports, customs checkpoints, etc. do not like meds to be outside of their orig. container.
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