The UK medicines safety watchdog says abusing codeine linctus can lead to serious health issues.
Cough syrup or codeine linctus could no longer be available over the counter because of concerns it is addictive and can lead to serious health problems.
Codeine linctus is an oral solution or syrup containing the ingredient codeine phosphate, which is sold as a cough remedy in pharmacies. "Codeine linctus is an effective medicine, but as it is an opioid, its misuse and abuse can have major health consequences," said Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer of the MHRA.
Pharmacists welcomed the move, saying there was "insufficient robust evidence" for the benefits of codeine linctus for treating coughs safely.
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