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Promethazine
Legal Status
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U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution :   All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY
Promethazine
REGULATED
Yes
STATUS
Prescription Only
SCHEDULE
Un-Scheduled
Promethazine is unscheduled in the United States, but is available by prescription only. This means that sales and distribution are allowed only by those with a license and only to those with a prescription (according to FDA regulations). Possession is not illegal even without a prescription.

U.K. (United Kingdom, Britain, England, Wales, Scotland) #
Promethazine is sold as a non-prescription medication to treat allergies, motion sickness, and as a sleep aid (Phenergan). (thanks jp) (last updated Apr 22 2013)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.