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When taking antibotic pill by mouth how long it has to at least stay in your system before you can go poop? please give full details, thank you.

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Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

Not important: Oral antibiotics are absorbed in the small intestine. The timing of bowel movements after taking any oral medications is not important and will not affect the efficacy of the medication.

Answered 12/2/2017

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A member asked:

When taking antibotic pill by mouth how long it has to at least stay in your system before you can go poop? please give full details, thank you.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

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