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mesalazine · Medicine question

What is the shelf life of unopened Pentasa mesalazine 1 g sachets?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Unopened Pentasa mesalazine 1 g sachets have a shelf life of 2 years; the granules should be used immediately after first opening the sachet.

Sources for this answer

Pentasa Sachet 1gFerring Pharmaceuticals Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 24Document updated 18 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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