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lidocaine + prilocaine · Medicine question

What is the shelf life of EMLA Cream 5% (lidocaine + prilocaine)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

EMLA Cream 5% (lidocaine + prilocaine) has a shelf life of 3 years.

Sources for this answer

EMLA Cream 5%Aspen · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 22Document updated 12 June 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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