The cough syrup codeine linctus will now only be available to patients with a prescription due to concerns over abuse and addiction. The medicine, which was previously available to buy in ...

Codeine-containing cough syrups are being restricted over fears people are getting addicted to the powerful drug. All codeine linctus products – which were available over-the-counter for as ...

Codeine linctus is recommended to ease the symptoms of a dry cough in adults and children over the age of 12. Credit: Pexels Cough syrup containing codeine is set to be banned from pharmacies ...

Cough syrup containing codeine phosphate will ... The medicine for dry coughs, called codeine linctus, has been reclassified by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ...

Cough syrups containing codeine linctus will no longer be sold in chemists in the UK because of concerns people are becoming addicted to the medicine. Several brands will now be reclassified and ...