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I finish taking augmentin on wednesday night. i was just wondering how long does the medicine last in your body. if i only took it for 4 days. ?

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Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

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About a day: the half life of augmentin is from 1-3 hours. After four to five half lives, the drug is essentially gone from the body.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/31/2018

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A member asked:

I finish taking augmentin on wednesday night. i was just wondering how long does the medicine last in your body. if i only took it for 4 days. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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