The shelf life of various forms of release
Diclofenac natrii - is the active ingredient of many dosage forms. Each form has different components in its composition and, accordingly, different storage properties. Consider specifically.
Pills
Diclofenac tablets have a shelf life of 3 to 5 years. Accurate information is stored directly in the instructions to the drug Diclofenac or on the packaging. On the safety of the active substance affected by the presence of a gelatin, or any other shell, which additionally protects the base material from the interaction with the external environment.
Ointments and gels
In ointments shelf life is slightly smaller and is approximately 2 years from date of manufacture. This can be explained by the fact that after the first use of the tuba with diclofenac ceases to be sealed. Each time loosening cover a small portion of air gets inside, gradually breaking the chemical composition of the drug.
injections
Injectable solutions are constantly demanding attention. They are entered directly into the tissues of the body and can cause irreparable damage to health, if chemical properties are violated. When stored in a dark place
use of the drug can be for 4 - 5 years. The final date of use and the name of the medication should also be applied to each vial in a pack.candles
Shelf life for candles Diclofenac is 3 years. Each suppository has a separate individual packaging. She said basic information, like ampoules.
"Do not use after the expiration date!"
At the pharmacy you can buy Diclofenac domestic or foreign production. Export preparations are mainly represented by firms:
- Hemofarm (Serbia);
- Dzhagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd (India);
- Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (India);
- Novartis Pharma (Switzerland);
- Sanofi-Vinzrop (England).
Own production of Diclofenac are Altfarm Company, Biosynthesis, biochemists and others. To protect themselves, many companies deliberately understate the shelf life of drugs, but on average they meet a well-known fitness intervals. If the appearance of the drug in doubt, it should not be used.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/diclofenak__11520
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = 5d8a978b-56fd-4465-bfa0-907ab6103f33 & t =
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