Gujarat bans Rs 83 lakh worth of codeine cough syrup from sale

Gujarat health authorities have seized and banned the sale of cough syrup containing codeine worth Rs 83 lakh. The action is part of ongoing efforts to curb misuse of codeine-based products, which are commonly abused as recreational drugs.

Codeine is a controlled substance under Indian drug regulations. The seizure reflects regulatory crackdowns across states to prevent over-the-counter availability of such medications without proper prescription and monitoring.