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What is the shelf life of Qutenza capsaicin patches before and after opening the sachet?

Name: What is the shelf life of Qutenza capsaicin patches before and after opening the sachet?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:47:28.279Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Qutenza capsaicin patches have a shelf life of 4 years before opening the sachet and must be applied within 2 hours after opening.

Qutenza 179mg cutaneous patch (UK-GB)Grunenthal Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 17Document updated 23 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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