What is the shelf life of Algesal (diethylamine salicylate) cream?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Algesal (diethylamine salicylate) cream has a shelf life of 5 years.

AlgesalThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 8Document updated 1 October 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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diethylamine salicylate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Algesal (diethylamine salicylate) cream has a shelf life of 5 years.

AlgesalThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 8Document updated 1 October 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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