How Long Will Opiates Stay In The System Of A Foetus?

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015

Question: How long does opiates stay in fetuses stool?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
it depends on many factors

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.

Opiates clearance from fetus circulation system depends on mother's intake of opiates and weeks of pregnancy.

Please provide specific details for your question.

- Which week of pregnancy (age of fetus) is there?

- What was duration, amount, and frequency of mother’s opiate intake?

- When was the last intake of opiates by mother?

I will be happy to help further after getting response.

Regards,

Dr.Chintan Solanki

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar