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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 3:34 am
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Originally Posted by jah718
I am confused, why is this such a big deal? Is paracetemol illegal in the US?

I literally have paracetomol and/or ibuprofen with me wherever I go.
No. Paracetamol is fine... widely available at every drug store and supermarket. But codeine may be a problem without prescription (depending on whether you or the officer was having a bad day).
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