What is the shelf life of Azopt (brinzolamide) eye drops before and after first opening?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Azopt (brinzolamide) eye drops have a shelf life of 2 years before opening and 4 weeks after first opening.

Azopt eye drops, suspensionNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 16Document updated 29 August 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Azopt (brinzolamide) eye drops have a shelf life of 2 years before opening and 4 weeks after first opening.

Azopt eye drops, suspensionNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 16Document updated 29 August 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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