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Medicines IbuprofenQuestion & answer

Ibuprofen · Medicine question

What is the half-life of ibuprofen?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The half-life of ibuprofen is about 2 hours.

Sources for this answer

Boots Ibuprofen 400mg TabletsTHE BOOTS COMPANY PLC · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 20Document updated 23 December 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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