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How long does it take to get advil (ibuprofen) out of your body?

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About 24 hours: 24 hours is average metabolism.

Answered 7/8/2017

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

1 day on average: Assuming normal kidney and liver function, no significant drug interaction, and used in normal dosages, it takes about a day for the medication to clear the body.

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2019

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