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metronidazole benzoate · Medicine question

What is the plasma half-life of metronidazole?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Metronidazole has a plasma half-life of about 8–10 hours.

Sources for this answer

Metronidazole Rosemont 200mg/5ml Oral SuspensionRosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 14Document updated 5 May 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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