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Does Consuming Amoxicillin And Benzocaine Affect Hair Follicle Test?
Question: I've been taking some antibiotics like amixcillin and some ear drops containing benzocaine can that affect a hair follicle test
Brief Answer:
These do not interfere with your test
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking your query on HCM.
Antibiotic Amoxicillin and topical benzocaine drops will not interfere with the hair follicle test.
So if you have not been taking any of the drugs which will be screened for, there is nothing for you to be apprehensive.
Best wishes,
Dr. Noble Zachariah
These do not interfere with your test
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking your query on HCM.
Antibiotic Amoxicillin and topical benzocaine drops will not interfere with the hair follicle test.
So if you have not been taking any of the drugs which will be screened for, there is nothing for you to be apprehensive.
Best wishes,
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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