How Long Does Cocaine (Coke) Stay in Your System

What is Cocaine

Cocaine, colloquially known as coke, is an addictive recreational drug used widely across the country and indeed, the world.

How long does cocaine last in your system

The duration for which cocaine stays in the system depends on the method of administration as mentioned below:

Once cocaine is metabolized, two metabolites, benzoylecgonine, and ecgonine methyl ester are created. Their half-lives are 5-8 hours and 3.5-6 hours respectively. Benzoylecgonine is expected to be removed from the system after 27½-44 hours , while ecgonine methyl ester will take around 19¼ -33 hours.

Please note that the above timeframes are on average, in reality, certain variable individual factors must be taken into consideration. These factors include:

• Age
• Body mass
• Workout levels
• Water intake
• Diet
• How long cocaine is being used