Do Nasal Strips Expire?

A nasal strip works mechanically: a flexible spring band lifts the sides of the nose, held in place by adhesive. Neither part goes 'off' like a medicine, but both change with age. Older adhesive grips less firmly, and a band that has been stored hot or bent can lose some of its spring.

So do Breathe Right strips expire, and do nose strips from other brands expire? Yes, in the same way. Each brand sets its own date, so the pack itself is the best guide. If you're asking how long do Breathe Right strips last on your nose overnight, that's a different question — see how long do nasal strips last.

• Keep them below 30°C. Heat softens adhesive, so avoid hot cars, sunny windowsills and the bathroom next to a hot shower.
• Store them somewhere cool and dry, in the original pack, sealed until use.
• Keep strips flat. Bending or crushing the pack can weaken the spring band.
• Leave the backing on until you're ready to apply, and don't touch the adhesive side.

If you notice any of these, use a fresh strip. An old strip won't harm you, but it won't lift the nose properly either.

• The strip peels off or lifts at the edges within minutes, even on clean, dry skin.
• The adhesive feels dry and powdery, or overly gooey and stringy.
• The backing is hard to peel or leaves adhesive behind on the liner.
• The band feels limp and doesn't spring back flat after a gentle bend.
• The pack is past its date or has been stored somewhere hot.

Sealed packs of RhinoGear nasal strips have a shelf life of 2+ years from manufacture when stored cool and dry. Each strip is single-use and designed for up to 12 hours of wear, so a 30-pack covers a month of nightly use well inside its shelf life.

RhinoGear strips are TGA-listed (ARTG 508285), drug-free, hypoallergenic and latex-free, and dispatched from Australia.

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