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mesalazine · Medicine question

What is the shelf life of Pentasa mesalazine 500 mg slow-release tablets?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Pentasa mesalazine 500 mg slow-release tablets have a shelf life of 36 months.

Sources for this answer

Pentasa Slow Release Tablets 500mgFerring Pharmaceuticals Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 22Document updated 18 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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