How long does it take metronidazole to leave your system?
I just need to know how long approximately it takes for metronidazole in the pill form to leave your system. I was told 24 hours?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 27, 2020.
Official Answer
by Drugs.comIt will take about 44 hours (5.5 x elimination half life 8 hrs) for metronidazole to be cleared from your system.
The elimination half life of metronidazole is approximately 8 hours. It takes 5.5 x elimination half life for a medicine to be completely cleared from the body. Therefore it will take about 44 hours (5.5 x 8 hrs) for it to be cleared from your system.
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