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Dash, R.P., Srinivas, N.R. Stereoselective Conversion of Ketoprofen in Men Versus Women from Two Different Oral Dosage Formulations: Observations and Introspection of the Pharmacokinetic Data. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 42, 165–166 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13318-016-0395-5
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