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Sulfamethoxazole how long does it take to leave system?

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A day or so: The time for 1/2 to leave your system is listed as 10 hours, followed by 10 hours for half the remainder & so on.By the end of a day or so it is at minimal levels.

Answered 5/7/2013

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