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How long do you have to keep medicine down after throwing up? Understanding medication absorption

3 min read
According to a survey of healthcare professionals, most would recommend re-administering an oral medication if a patient vomits within 30 minutes of taking it. However, the critical question of how long do you have to keep medicine down after throwing up? is complex, with the correct action depending on several factors, including the type of medication and the time elapsed since the dose was taken.

How long does it take for medicine to digest before throwing up? Understanding medication absorption

5 min read
According to healthcare professionals, if a person vomits within a relatively short time after taking an oral medication, it is unlikely to have been fully absorbed. This raises the critical question: **how long does it take for medicine to digest before throwing up?** The answer depends on several factors, including the medication's formulation and the individual's physiology.