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Amoxicillin · Medicine question

What is the mean elimination half-life of amoxicillin in healthy people?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Amoxicillin has a mean elimination half-life of approximately one hour in healthy people.

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Amoxicillin 500mg CapsulesAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 12Document updated 1 April 2025

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