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

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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FML (fluorometholone) eye drops have a shelf life of 36 months unopened and must be discarded 28 days after first opening.

FMLAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 13Document updated 2 October 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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fluorometholone · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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FML (fluorometholone) eye drops have a shelf life of 36 months unopened and must be discarded 28 days after first opening.

FMLAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 13Document updated 2 October 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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