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Which OTC Medicines Cause False Positive Result For Oxycontin In A Drug Test?
Question: What over the counter type medications (benzocaine?)could trigger a false positive for oxycotin in a drug screening test
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Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
There are some otc medications that can cause a false positive result for Oxycodone in a drug test :
-Cold medicine that contains cough suppressant Dextromethorphan
-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) ,an antihistamine drug used to treat allergy symptoms like sneezing,runny nose,itching etc
-A class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones
Usually Benzocaine doesn't cause a false positive result for Oxycodone.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
There are some otc medications that can cause a false positive result for Oxycodone in a drug test :
-Cold medicine that contains cough suppressant Dextromethorphan
-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) ,an antihistamine drug used to treat allergy symptoms like sneezing,runny nose,itching etc
-A class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones
Usually Benzocaine doesn't cause a false positive result for Oxycodone.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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