How long does it take the medicine METADATE CD to work. My son has taken for two days?

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16 Jan 2012

Hello MichaelsMom. About 25% is released as soon as the drug is taken, the rest 75% is released slowly up to a 24 hour period. Best of wishes,pledge

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