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Is ECG Advisable While On Corex Cough Syrup?

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Posted on Fri, 20 May 2016
Question: i have been taking corex cough syrup for the last three days. I am due for an ECG tomorrow. will there be any adverse effects
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You can take ECG tomorrow. Inform your doctor that you are on COREX (codeine), there can be low heart rate. The doctor can interpret the findings on the ECG according to this.
Let me know any questuons
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Is ECG Advisable While On Corex Cough Syrup?

Brief Answer: Unlikely Detailed Answer: Hello, You can take ECG tomorrow. Inform your doctor that you are on COREX (codeine), there can be low heart rate. The doctor can interpret the findings on the ECG according to this. Let me know any questuons