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Can you tell me how and where is the anti-biotic flagyl (metronidazole) absorbed?
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In the GI tract: Flagyl is absorbed predominantly in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract when taken orally (by mouth). It is 'processed' primarily in the liver.
Answered 3/15/2016
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