Many websites claim to sell "Actavis" or generic promethazine-codeine without a prescription. These sites are frequently flagged as unsafe, providing unregulated substances that may contain fentanyl or other lethal additives.
Platforms like Instagram and various B2B websites are frequently used to identify or sell products associated with codeine misuse.
Codeine (an opioid pain reliever) suppresses the cough reflex, while Promethazine (an antihistamine) dries respiratory secretions and provides sedation.
Because it contains an opioid, misuse can lead to respiratory depression, addiction, and fatal overdose, especially when mixed with alcohol or other drugs. 3. The Modern Black Market