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How long will this codeine cough medicine be reflected in my body in a drug test?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Few days: Depends on the dose and duration of use. No more than five days after stopping it.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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