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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 8:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Non-NonRev
Wikipedia states that Vicoprofen (the brand name for the combination of codeine and ibuprofen) is a Class III controlled substance. Although this means that the medication must be prescribed inside the U.S., there is no mention of the case of bringing it into the U.S. from another country.
Vicoprofen is not the same as codeine and Ibuprofen. Vicoprofen contains Hydrocodone not codeine. Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic opioid and stronger than codeine. They both contain Ibuprofen. Do a little research before you answer questions wrong, especially about pain medications.
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