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tadalafil · Medicine question

What is the mean elimination half-life of tadalafil in healthy subjects?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The mean elimination half-life of tadalafil in healthy subjects is 17.5 hours.

Sources for this answer

Cialis 2.5mg film-coated tabletsEli Lilly and Company Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 33Document updated 24 February 2026

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