HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Can Codeine And Morphine Show Up In Urine Drug Test?

default
Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015
Question: will someone fail a drug screen for morphine if you are prescribed tylenol #3 with codine?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Codeine and morphine would show up in the urine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
Both codeine and morphine may show up in the urine test after taking Tylenol with codeine. Morphine : codeine ratio would be less than 1. This is because Morphine is one of the metabolic products of Codeine.
So it is better to avoid any codeine containing preparation for 3 days prior to testing of narcotics.
Take Care,
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Noble Zachariah

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :1974

Answered : 2319 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Can Codeine And Morphine Show Up In Urine Drug Test?

Brief Answer: Codeine and morphine would show up in the urine. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. Both codeine and morphine may show up in the urine test after taking Tylenol with codeine. Morphine : codeine ratio would be less than 1. This is because Morphine is one of the metabolic products of Codeine. So it is better to avoid any codeine containing preparation for 3 days prior to testing of narcotics. Take Care,