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Medicines zopicloneQuestion & answer

zopiclone · Medicine question

What is the elimination half-life of zopiclone?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Zopiclone has an elimination half-life of approximately 5 hours, increasing to approximately 7 hours in elderly patients.

Sources for this answer

Zimovane 7.5mg film-coated tabletsSANOFI · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 21Document updated 18 February 2026

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