Typically, the base for lean is a strong prescription cold medicine, specifically cough syrup that contains both promethazine and codeine. Other preparations use codeine/guaifenasin, hydrocodone / …

May 7, 2025 · Lean, or purple drank, is a mixture of prescription cough syrup with codeine and promethazine, soda, and candy. It has sedative effects and can be dangerous.

Oct 19, 2025 · "Lean," a cough syrup with codeine, was popular among musicians for its calming effects. However, it is addictive and contains opioids, making it dangerous.

Aug 5, 2025 · In particular, prescription-strength cough medicine containing codeine may be misused in the form of a narcotic drink known as Lean (or as purple drank). What is Lean? What is Lean Made of?

May 30, 2025 · Creating Lean involves a relatively simple process, which contributes to its widespread use. The typical preparation starts by combining a specific amount of codeine cough syrup with a …

May 30, 2025 · Lean is typically a very sweet drink that blends soda with cough syrup containing codeine. Some formulas also add candy or sweetening syrup. Users may also mix in promethazine, …

Apr 14, 2025 · Lean drink—sometimes called “purple drank,” “sizzurp,” or “dirty sprite”—is a recreational substance known for its sweet taste, relaxing effects, and deep ties to certain music and cultural …

Jul 5, 2022 · Sizzurp—also called lean or purple drank—contains a dangerous mix of prescription cough syrup and can become addictive or cause death with overdose. Learn the side effects and warn your …

Jun 9, 2025 · Lean, also known by the popular street name “purple drank,” is an illicit substance made with codeine, containing cough syrup, soda, hard candy, occasionally alcohol, and the antihistamine, …

Apr 23, 2024 · Therefore, any products like lean that are composed of cough syrup (codeine and promethazine) can be illegal if they are sold in the market without a prescription.