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What is the mean elimination half-life of meloxicam?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Meloxicam’s mean elimination half-life ranges from 13 to 25 hours after oral, intramuscular or intravenous administration; elderly females have a longer elimination half-life than younger subjects of both sexes.

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Meloxicam 7.5 mg Tablets 30's (POM) (PL 43461/0101)Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 2Document updated 8 September 2025

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