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Medicines diclofenac potassiumQuestion & answer

diclofenac potassium · Medicine question

What is the terminal plasma half-life of diclofenac potassium?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The terminal plasma half-life of diclofenac potassium is 1–2 hours.

Sources for this answer

Voltarol Rapid Tablets 50mgNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 12Document updated 19 November 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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