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File:03-44-391291803279-co-codamol.jpg|Co-codamol contain 500mg of paracetamol per 8mg of codeine. It is available behind the counter in any British pharmacy. | File:03-44-391291803279-co-codamol.jpg|Co-codamol contain 500mg of paracetamol per 8mg of codeine. It is available behind the counter in any British pharmacy. | ||
File:Nurofen plus.jpg|Nurofen plus | File:Nurofen plus.jpg|Nurofen plus contain 12.8mg of codeine alongside ibuprofen. It is available behind the counter in any British pharmacy. Due to the higher codeine content than co-codamol, they are better for [[Extraction of opioids from painkiller products|cold water extraction]]. | ||
File:50383-805-16 full.jpg|Many prescription-strength cough syrups contain codeine and promethazine - an antihistamine. When used recreationally they are commonly known as lean or ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank purple drank]''. | File:50383-805-16 full.jpg|Many prescription-strength cough syrups contain codeine and promethazine - an antihistamine. When used recreationally they are commonly known as lean or ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank purple drank]''. | ||
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*'''Maldives:''' The Maldives takes an infamously strict line on medicines, with many common drugs, anything containing codeine is banned unless you have a notarized and authenticated doctor's prescription. Visitors breaking the rules, even inadvertently, have been deported or imprisoned.{{citation needed}} | *'''Maldives:''' The Maldives takes an infamously strict line on medicines, with many common drugs, anything containing codeine is banned unless you have a notarized and authenticated doctor's prescription. Visitors breaking the rules, even inadvertently, have been deported or imprisoned.{{citation needed}} | ||
*'''Poland:''' Codeine is listed in "Wykaz środków odurzających i substancji psychotropowych" group " II-N" which means it's legal to use in scientific and medical pruposes, and is available over the counter in doses of 15mg in combination with 500mg paracetamol (Antidol) or 300mg sulfogaiacol (Thiocodin). However a pharmacy worker can refuse to sell it if they believe the client is a minor or wants to use it for drug abuse purposes.<ref>https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wykaz_%C5%9Brodk%C3%B3w_odurzaj%C4%85cych_i_substancji_psychotropowych#Grupa_II-N</ref> <ref>https://narkopedia.org/Kodeina#Polska</ref> | *'''Poland:''' Codeine is listed in "Wykaz środków odurzających i substancji psychotropowych" group " II-N" which means it's legal to use in scientific and medical pruposes, and is available over the counter in doses of 15mg in combination with 500mg paracetamol (Antidol) or 300mg sulfogaiacol (Thiocodin). However a pharmacy worker can refuse to sell it if they believe the client is a minor or wants to use it for drug abuse purposes.<ref>https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wykaz_%C5%9Brodk%C3%B3w_odurzaj%C4%85cych_i_substancji_psychotropowych#Grupa_II-N</ref> <ref>https://narkopedia.org/Kodeina#Polska</ref> | ||
*'''Romania:''' Codeine is | *'''Romania:''' Codeine is sold OTC, the limit being 12.8mg of codeine, which is seen in Nurofen Plus. Any amount above 12.8mg requires a prescription{{citation needed}} | ||
*'''Russia:''' According to ITAR-Tass and Austria Presse-Agentur, OTC availability of codeine products was rescinded nationwide in 2012 because of the discovery of the Krokodil method of underground desomorphine synthesis.{{citation needed}} | *'''Russia:''' According to ITAR-Tass and Austria Presse-Agentur, OTC availability of codeine products was rescinded nationwide in 2012 because of the discovery of the Krokodil method of underground desomorphine synthesis.{{citation needed}} | ||
*'''Spain:''' Codeine tablets or preparations require a prescription in Spain, although this is often not enforced and many pharmacies will sell codeine products without the requirement of a prescription.{{citation needed}} | *'''Spain:''' Codeine tablets or preparations require a prescription in Spain, although this is often not enforced and many pharmacies will sell codeine products without the requirement of a prescription.{{citation needed}} | ||