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What is the approximate half-life of dexamethasone after oral administration?

Name: What is the approximate half-life of dexamethasone after oral administration?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:41:51.474Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Dexamethasone has a half-life of approximately 190 minutes after oral administration.

MaxidexNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 18Document updated 15 July 2026

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