Why do we store medicine in cool,dark environments?
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Because the compounds in the drugs we take decay over time, and that is exacerbated when you add thermal stress or photolytic decay. Those compounds can break down, becoming less effective and potentially producing toxins. The same reason some of the oldest documents around (say, the declaration of independence) are stored in similar conditions.
You usually don’t need to worry too much about how you store medicine if you’re going to consume it within the week, as long as it’s not next to a heat source or exposed to sunlight. The recommendation is mainly for long-term storage, to help the medicine last until expiry.
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