revealed drug body Regarding the shelf life of medicines following opening, confirming that they differ from one type to another. For example, the shelf life of the cream that comes in the form of a tube following opening is 6 months or according to the manufacturer’s recommendations if the period is shorter.
And the drug authority continued: As for the cream that comes in the form of a box, its duration is one month following opening, and the ointment is in the form of a tube, whose shelf life is 6 months from opening, or according to the manufacturer’s recommendations if the period is shorter.
And the Medicines Authority added: As for the ointment in the form of a box, the shelf life is 3 months from the date of opening, or according to the manufacturer’s recommendations if the period is shorter, but there are cases in which the shelf life of medicines varies following opening, and in this case the Egyptian Medicines Authority advises to refer to the written in the leaflet. internal medicine, and follow the directions written in it.
