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Gujarat Bans Sale of Codeine Cough Syrup Worth Rs 83 Lakh
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 06:43 AM
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Gujarat authorities have prohibited the sale of codeine-based cough syrup valued at approximately Rs 83 lakh. The ban is part of a crackdown on the misuse of the opioid-containing medication.
Authorities in Gujarat have prohibited the sale of cough syrup containing codeine after discovering stocks worth approximately Rs 83 lakh. The ban covers all over‑the‑counter formulations of the medication.
The decision is part of a broader crackdown on the non‑medical use of codeine‑based syrups, which has raised concerns about potential dependence and health risks.
Health experts caution that unsupervised use of codeine‑containing medicines can result in dependence and other health complications.
The decision is part of a broader crackdown on the non‑medical use of codeine‑based syrups, which has raised concerns about potential dependence and health risks.
Health experts caution that unsupervised use of codeine‑containing medicines can result in dependence and other health complications.