What is the shelf life of Duofilm, and does opening the container change its expiry date?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Duofilm has a shelf life of 3 years as packaged for sale; after first opening, the stated expiry date still applies.

DuofilmThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 16Document updated 3 November 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Duofilm has a shelf life of 3 years as packaged for sale; after first opening, the stated expiry date still applies.

DuofilmThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 16Document updated 3 November 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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