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molnupiravir · Medicine question

What is the effective half-life of NHC, the metabolite of molnupiravir?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

NHC, the metabolite of molnupiravir, has an effective half-life of approximately 3.3 hours.

Sources for this answer

Lagevrio 200 mg hard capsulesMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 11Document updated 14 April 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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