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Every medication, A to Z

What published FAA guidance says about 418 medications, each with its answer and, where there is one, its wait. Brand names are on their medication's line. Open one for the FAA's own words, the source and its date.

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  • Bacillus calmette-guérin vaccine (percutaneous)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called BCG vaccine

  • Baloxavir marboxil

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Xofluza

  • Balsalazide disodium

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Colazal

  • BCG (intravesical)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours no-fly after each treatment, and asymptomatic

  • Benzocaine

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Anbesol, Cepacol

  • Beta blockers

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called metoprolol, Lopressor, Toprol XL, atenolol

  • Beta blockers for glaucoma

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called timolol, Timoptic, Istalol, betaxolol

  • Bismuth subcitrate + metronidazole + tetracycline

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Pylera

  • Bismuth subsalicylate

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate

  • Botox for migraine prevention

    Special issuance required · Wait: 1 month ground trial when startingAlso called Botox, botulinum toxin, botulinum toxin type A, onabotulinumtoxinA

  • Bromfenac (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called BromSite, Prolensa

  • Brompheniramine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: The allergy sheet's table does not say which of its times is brompheniramine'sAlso called Dimetapp

  • Bupropion

    Differs by what it is taken forAlso called Contrave, Wellbutrin, Zyban, Wellbutrin SR

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  • Daily asthma controller medication

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called fluticasone inhaler, Flovent, budesonide inhaler, Pulmicort

  • Dapsone (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Aczone

  • Delgocitinib (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Anzupgo

  • Denosumab

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours initial observationAlso called Prolia

  • Desloratadine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours ground trial after first use of any new medicationAlso called Clarinex

  • Desonide (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Desonate

  • Desvenlafaxine

    Special issuance requiredAlso called Pristiq

  • Dextromethorphan

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: At least 5 dosage intervals after the last dose (over-the-counter guide)Also called Delsym, Robitussin DM, DayQuil

  • Diclofenac

    Differs by how it is takenAlso called Cambia, Lofena, Zipsor, Zorvolex

  • Diclofenac + misoprostol

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Arthrotec

  • Diflunisal

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Dolobid

  • Dilating drops from an eye exam

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after cyclopentolateAlso called cyclopentolate, Cyclogyl, tropicamide, Mydriacyl

  • Diosmin + hesperidin

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Daflon

  • Diphenhydramine

    Differs by how it is takenAlso called Benadryl, ZzzQuil, Tylenol PM, Advil PM

  • Direct renin inhibitors

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days no-fly ground trial when starting a new blood pressure medicationAlso called aliskiren, Tekturna

  • Direct vasodilators

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called hydralazine, Apresoline, oral minoxidil, minoxidil

  • Diuretics

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days no-fly ground trial when starting a new blood pressure medicationAlso called hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ, Microzide, chlorthalidone

  • DOACs (newer blood thinners)

    Depends on the underlying condition · Wait: 2 weeks observation when startingAlso called apixaban, Eliquis, rivaroxaban, Xarelto

  • Docosanol (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Abreva

  • Dopamine agonists and benztropine

    Do not issueAlso called pramipexole, Mirapex, ropinirole, Requip

  • Doxylamine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 60 hours after the last doseAlso called Unisom, NyQuil

  • DPP-4 inhibitors

    Special issuance required · Wait: 30 days when starting new diabetes therapyAlso called sitagliptin, Januvia, linagliptin, Tradjenta

  • Drospirenone

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Slynd

  • Drospirenone + ethinyl estradiol

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Yasmin, Yaz

  • Dry eye drops, eye antibiotics and eye NSAIDs

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose of cyclosporine, ketorolac, tobramycin or gatifloxacin eye dropsAlso called cyclosporine, Restasis, Cequa, artificial tears

  • Dulaglutide, exenatide and other GLP-1 medication

    Special issuance required · Wait: 30 days when starting new diabetes therapyAlso called Trulicity, dulaglutide, Byetta, Bydureon

  • Duloxetine

    Special issuance requiredAlso called Cymbalta

  • Dutasteride

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Avodart

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  • Ebastine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Ebast

  • Eletriptan

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after each dose in the FAA's migraine medication sheet and the FAA's CACI – Migraine and Chronic Headache WorksheetAlso called Relpax

  • Enclomiphene citrate

    FAA review requiredAlso called enclomiphene

  • Endothelin receptor antagonists

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days no-fly ground trial when starting a new blood pressure medicationAlso called aprocitentan, Tryvio

  • Epinastine (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Elestat

  • Erectile dysfunction and prostate medication

    Differs by what it is taken forAlso called sildenafil, Viagra, tadalafil, Cialis

  • Ergocalciferol

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Vitamin D2

  • Ergot derivatives for migraine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after each dose of dihydroergotamineAlso called dihydroergotamine, Migranal, DHE, ergotamine + caffeine

  • Erythromycin

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called E.E.S. 400, EryPed 200, Erythrocin Stearate

  • Escitalopram

    Special issuance requiredAlso called Lexapro

  • Esketamine

    Do not issueAlso called Spravato

  • Esterified estrogen

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Menest

  • Esterified estrogen + methyltestosterone

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Covaryx, EEMT, Estratest

  • Estropipate

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Ogen

  • Eszopiclone

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: 30 hours after the last doseAlso called Lunesta

  • Ethinyl estradiol + ethynodiol diacetate

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Demulen

  • Ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Alesse, Aviane, Nordette

  • Ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Alyacen, Aranelle, Aurovela, Balziva

  • Ethyl alcohol (intranasal swab)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Nozin

  • Etidronate

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Didronel

  • Etodolac

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Lodine, Todolac

  • Etonogestrel (implant)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Nexplanon

  • Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Taurine

  • Exemestane

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Aromasin

  • Ezetimibe

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called Zetia, Ezetrol, Vytorin, Inegy

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  • Famciclovir

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Famvir

  • Fenoprofen

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Nalfon

  • Ferrous gluconate

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Fergon

  • Ferrous sulfate

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Feosol

  • Fexofenadine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours ground trial after first use of any new medicationAlso called Allegra

  • Fezolinetant

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Veozah

  • Fibrates

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called fenofibrate, Tricor, Trilipix, Antara

  • Finasteride

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Proscar, Propecia, dutasteride, Avodart

  • Fioricet and Fiorinal (butalbital)

    Do not issueAlso called Fioricet, Fiorinal, butalbital, Esgic

  • Flavocoxid

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Limbrel

  • Fluconazole

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Diflucan

  • Fluocinolone (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Capex, Derma-Smoothe, Synalar

  • Fluorouracil (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Efudex

  • Fluoxetine

    Special issuance requiredAlso called Prozac, Sarafem

  • Flurbiprofen (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Ocufen

  • Flurbiprofen (oral)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Lurbiro, Ansaid

  • Fluvoxamine

    Do not issueAlso called Luvox

  • Follitropin alfa (recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days after the first doseAlso called Gonal-F

  • Follitropin beta

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days after the first doseAlso called Follistim AQ

  • Frovatriptan

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after each dose in the FAA's migraine medication sheet and the FAA's CACI – Migraine and Chronic Headache WorksheetAlso called Frova

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  • Gabapentin

    Do not issueAlso called Neurontin, Gralise

  • Ganirelix

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days after the first doseAlso called Antagon, Fyremadel

  • Gatifloxacin (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Zymaxid, Tequin

  • Gepants for stopping a migraine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after each dose in the FAA's migraine medication sheet and the FAA's CACI – Migraine and Chronic Headache WorksheetAlso called rimegepant, Nurtec, Nurtec ODT, ubrogepant

  • GLP-1 medication

    Differs by what it is taken forAlso called Ozempic, Rybelsus, semaglutide, Victoza

  • Glucosamine sulfate

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called OptiFlex-G

  • Glycopyrrolate (topical)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Qbrexza

  • Guaifenesin

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called Mucinex, Robitussin, Duratuss

  • Guaifenesin + phenylephrine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Deconex IR

  • Guaifenesin + pseudoephedrine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Mucus-D, Duratuss GP, Entex

  • Guanabenz

    Do not issueAlso called Wytensin

  • Guanfacine

    Do not issueAlso called Tenex, Intuniv

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  • Ibuprofen

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called Advil, Motrin

  • Inclisiran

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Leqvio

  • Indomethacin

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Indocin

  • Infliximab

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks ground trial when startingAlso called Remicade, Inflectra, Renflexis, Avsola

  • Insulin

    Special issuance requiredAlso called Lantus, Humalog, Novolog, Tresiba

  • Interferon gamma-1b

    Do not issueAlso called Actimmune

  • Interleukin inhibitors for arthritis, psoriasis and bowel disease

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks ground trial when startingAlso called ustekinumab, Stelara, secukinumab, Cosentyx

  • Ipratropium (nasal)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Ipravent

  • Iron polysaccharide

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Niferex

  • Isotretinoin

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks waiting period after starting before consideration (Medical History)Also called Accutane, Absorica, Claravis

  • Ivermectin (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Sklice, Soolantra

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  • JAK inhibitors

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks ground trial when startingAlso called tofacitinib, Xeljanz, upadacitinib, Rinvoq

  • Japanese ecephalitis vaccine

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Ixiaro

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  • Kava, kratom and valerian

    Do not fly while taking itAlso called kava-kava, kratom, valerian root

  • Ketamine

    FAA review required

  • Ketoconazole

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Nizoral

  • Ketoprofen

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Orudis, Oruvail

  • Ketorolac for severe headache

    Special issuance required · Wait: 36 hours after each doseAlso called ketorolac, Toradol, Sprix

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  • Lapase

    Acceptable in the FAA document cited

  • Lasmiditan

    Differs by what it is taken forAlso called Reyvow

  • Laxatives and stool softeners

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose of docusate (Colace) or polyethylene glycol (MiraLax), and none for methylcellulose (Citrucel) (the FAA's MedGuide, whose table has no entry for Benefiber, Metamucil or senna)Also called MiraLAX, polyethylene glycol, Benefiber, psyllium

  • Letrozole

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Femara

  • Levocarnitine

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Carnitor

  • Levocetirizine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: Initial observation time of 48 hours, as noted in the allergy sheet's table, or 5 times the half-life or maximal dosing interval after the last doseAlso called Xyzal

  • Levomilnacipran

    Do not issueAlso called Fetzima

  • Levonorgestrel IUD

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Mirena

  • Levothyroxine

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called levothyroxine sodium, Synthroid, Levothyroid

  • Lidocaine patch and topical pain rubs

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose of capsaicin (Qutenza) and none for lidocaine on the skin (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called lidocaine patch, Lidoderm, Salonpas, capsaicin

  • Lifitegrast (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Xiidra

  • Linaclotide

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Linzess

  • Liothyronine

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called liothyronine sodium, Cytomel

  • Liotrix

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Thyrolar

  • Loperamide

    Differs by what it is taken forAlso called Imodium

  • Loratadine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours ground trial after first use of any new medicationAlso called Claritin, Alavert

  • Lorazepam

    Do not fly while taking itAlso called Ativan

  • Lorcaserin and fenfluramine

    Do not issueAlso called Belviq, Pondimin, lorcaserin, fenfluramine

  • Lotilaner (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Xdemvy

  • Lovastatin + niacin

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Advicor

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  • Magnesium citrate

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: At least 5 dosage intervals after the last dose (over-the-counter guide)

  • Magnesium oxide

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Mag-200, Mag-Ox, Maox

  • Mandelamine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Hiprex

  • MAO inhibitors

    Do not issueAlso called phenelzine, Nardil, tranylcypromine, Parnate

  • Mebendazole

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Emverm, Vermox

  • Mechlorethamine (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Valchlor

  • Meclofenamate

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Meclomen

  • Mefenamic acid

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Ponstel

  • Mefloquine

    Do not issue · Wait: 4 weeks after the last doseAlso called Lariam

  • Meglitinides

    Special issuance required · Wait: 60 days when startingAlso called repaglinide, Prandin, nateglinide, Starlix

  • Melatonin

    Generally acceptable

  • Meloxicam

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Mobic

  • Meloxicam + rizatriptan

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after each doseAlso called Symbravo

  • Menotropins

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days after the first doseAlso called Menopur, FSH+LH

  • Mercaptopurine

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called 6-MP

  • Mesalamine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called Asacol, Pentasa, Lialda, Apriso

  • Metformin

    Differs by what it is taken forAlso called Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza, Glutetza

  • Methotrexate

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Trexall

  • Methoxsalen

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Uvadex, Oxsoralen

  • Methyldopa

    Do not issueAlso called Aldomet

  • Metronidazole

    Differs by how it is takenAlso called Flagyl, Metrocream, Metrogel

  • Midrin

    Do not issueAlso called isometheptene, dichloralphenazone, Prodrin

  • Mipomersen

    Do not issueAlso called Kynamro

  • Mirabegron

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks after the first doseAlso called Myrbetriq

  • Misoprostol

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Cytotec

  • Mitomycin (intravesical)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours no-fly after each treatment, and asymptomatic

  • Moderate or severe asthma treatment

    FAA review requiredAlso called pulmonologist

  • Montelukast

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Singulair

  • Motion sickness medication: dimenhydrinate and meclizine

    Do not fly while taking itAlso called dimenhydrinate, Dramamine, meclizine, Antivert

  • Multivitamins and minerals, in any combination

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called ComBgen, Os-Cal, Theragran-M, Nephro-Vite

  • Muscle relaxants

    Do not fly while taking itAlso called cyclobenzaprine, Flexeril, carisoprodol, Soma

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  • Nabumetone

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Relafen

  • Naloxone

    Do not fly while taking itAlso called Narcan

  • Naphazoline + pheniramine (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine

  • Naproxen

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Naprelan

  • Naproxen + esomeprazole

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Vimovo

  • Naratriptan

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after each doseAlso called Amerge

  • Natalizumab

    Depends on the underlying condition · Wait: 2 weeks ground trial when startingAlso called Tysabri

  • Nausea medication used with a migraine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 36 hours after each dose of metoclopramideAlso called ondansetron, Zofran, metoclopramide, Reglan

  • Nepafenac (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Nevanac

  • Nicotinamide

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Nicomide

  • Nicotine replacement

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first dose of the nasal spray (both FAA documents)Also called nicotine patch, Nicoderm, Nicoderm CQ, Habitrol

  • Nitrates

    Do not issueAlso called nitroglycerin, Nitrostat, isosorbide dinitrate, Isordil

  • Nitrofurantoin

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin

  • Nortriptyline for quitting smoking

    Do not issueAlso called Pamelor

  • NyQuil and other night-time cold products

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: At least 5 dosage intervals after the last dose (over-the-counter guide)Also called NyQuil, Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold, Theraflu Nighttime

  • Nystatin + triamcinolone (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Myco-Triacet II

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  • Pamidronate

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Aredia

  • Pancrelipase

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Creon, Pancreaze, Pertzye, Ultresa

  • Papain + urea

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Accuzyme

  • Paroxetine

    Do not issueAlso called Paxil

  • PCSK9 inhibitors

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours ground trial when startingAlso called alirocumab, Praluent, evolocumab, Repatha

  • Penicillin

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Pen-VK

  • Perfluorohexyloctane (ophthalmic)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Miebo, EvoTears, NovaTears

  • Phenazopyridine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called AZO, AZO Standard, Pyridium

  • Phentermine and other stimulant weight-loss drugs

    Do not issueAlso called Adipex, Adipex-P, Fastin, Lomaira

  • Phenylephrine

    Generally acceptableAlso called Sudafed PE

  • Phytonadione

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Mephyton, Aqua-Mephyton

  • Pilocarpine

    Differs by how it is takenAlso called Vuity, Isopto Carpine, Salagen

  • Pimecrolimus

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Elidel

  • Piroxicam

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Feldene

  • Pitavastatin

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Livalo

  • Plavix or Brilinta

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Plavix, Brilinta, clopidogrel, ticagrelor

  • Plecanatide

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Trulance

  • Plenity

    Do not issueAlso called citric acid + cellulose

  • PM pain products

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: 60 hours after diphenhydramine (the FAA's Do Not Fly table)Also called Advil PM, Tylenol PM, Aleve PM

  • Policosanol

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Cholarest

  • Poliovirus vaccine

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Ipol

  • Porcine thyroid

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Armour

  • Posaconazole

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Noxafil

  • Potassium chloride

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Klor-Con

  • Potassium citrate

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Urocit-K

  • Pramlintide

    Do not issueAlso called Symlin

  • Prednisone 20 mg a day or less, and short courses of oral steroids

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called oral steroids for asthma, low-dose prednisone, oral budesonide, budesonide enema

  • Pregabalin

    Do not issueAlso called Lyrica

  • Primidone

    FAA review requiredAlso called Mysoline

  • Probenecid

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Probalan, Benemid

  • Prostaglandin eye drops

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called latanoprost, Xalatan, bimatoprost, Lumigan

  • Protease

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first dose

  • Proton pump inhibitors

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called omeprazole, Prilosec, esomeprazole, Nexium

  • Pseudoephedrine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide, which gives Allegra-D and Claritin-D 48 hours)Also called Sudafed, Efidac

  • Pyrantel pamoate

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Pin-Away, Reeses Pinworm Medicine

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  • Rabies vaccine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 72 hours after each doseAlso called Imovax, RabAvert

  • Raloxifene and bazedoxifene

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called raloxifene, Evista, bazedoxifene, Duavee

  • Ramelteon

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: 24 hours after the last doseAlso called Rozerem

  • Ranolazine

    Do not issueAlso called Ranexa

  • Remibrutinib

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks after the first doseAlso called Rhapsido

  • Rescue inhaler used as needed

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called albuterol, ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil

  • Rhopressa and combination glaucoma drops

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called netarsudil, Rhopressa, Rocklatan, Combigan

  • Ribavirin (inhalation)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Virazole

  • Rimantadine

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Flumadine

  • Rituximab

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks ground trial when startingAlso called Rituxan

  • Rizatriptan

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after each doseAlso called Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT

  • Roflumilast (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Zoryve

  • Romosozumab

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks initial observationAlso called Evenity

  • Routine and travel vaccines

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called flu shot, influenza vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine

  • Ruxolitinib (topical)

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Opzelura

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  • Sacrosidase

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days after the first doseAlso called Sucraid

  • Salicylsalicylic acid

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Salsalate

  • SAMe

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Heptral, s-adenosylmethionine, ademetionine

  • Sarecycline

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Seysara

  • Schedule I substances

    Do not issueAlso called MDMA, ecstasy, molly, LSD

  • Schedule II substances

    Do not issueAlso called barbiturates, phenobarbital, cocaine, amphetamine

  • Sedation for a procedure

    Do not fly while taking itAlso called midazolam, Versed, propofol, fentanyl

  • Seizure medications

    Do not issueAlso called levetiracetam, Keppra, phenytoin, Dilantin

  • Sertraline

    Special issuance requiredAlso called Zoloft

  • Serum derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called EnteraGam

  • SGLT2 inhibitors

    Special issuance required · Wait: 30 days when starting new diabetes therapyAlso called empagliflozin, Jardiance, dapagliflozin, Farxiga

  • Simethicone

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Gas-X, Phazyme

  • Sodium chloride preparations

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Ayr, Muro, Nebusal

  • Sodium hypochlorite

    Acceptable in the FAA document citedAlso called Avenova

  • Sofpironium (topical)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Sofdra

  • Spironolactone

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 7 days wait, as the worksheet prints it

  • Statins

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called atorvastatin, Lipitor, Sortis, Litorva

  • Steroid nasal sprays

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: no wait after the first dose or after later doses (the FAA's MedGuide)Also called Flonase, Veramyst, Xhance, Nasonex

  • Sulfamethoxazole

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Gantanol

  • Sulfasalazine

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Azulfidine

  • Sulfonylureas

    Special issuance required · Wait: 60 days when startingAlso called glipizide, Glucotrol, glyburide, Diabeta

  • Sulindac

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Clinoril

  • Sumatriptan

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after each doseAlso called Imitrex, Imitrex STATdose, Onzetra, Zembrace

  • Sumatriptan + naproxen

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after each doseAlso called Treximet

T

U

  • Ursodiol

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Actigall

V

  • Valacyclovir

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Valtrex

  • Valproic acid for migraine prevention

    Do not issueAlso called valproic acid, Depakote, Depakene, divalproex

  • Vancomycin (oral)

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Firvanq, Vancocin

  • Varenicline

    Acceptable with conditionsAlso called Chantix, Tyrvaya

  • Vedolizumab

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks ground trial when startingAlso called Entyvio

  • Venlafaxine

    Special issuance requiredAlso called Effexor

  • Vibegron

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 2 weeks after the first doseAlso called Gemtesa

  • Vilazodone

    Special issuance requiredAlso called Viibryd

  • Vitamin E

    Acceptable with conditions

  • Vonoprazan

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after the first doseAlso called Voquezna

  • Vortioxetine

    Do not issueAlso called Trintellix

W

  • Warfarin

    Depends on the underlying condition · Wait: 6 weeks observation when starting, with 6 INR resultsAlso called Jantoven, Coumadin

Z

  • Zaleplon

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: 12 hours after the last doseAlso called Sonata

  • Zanamivir

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 48 hours after the first doseAlso called Relenza

  • Zoledronic acid

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 1 week initial observationAlso called Reclast

  • Zolmitriptan

    Acceptable with conditions · Wait: 24 hours after each doseAlso called Zomig, Zomig-ZMT

  • Zolpidem

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: 24 hours after the last dose (Ambien and Ambien CR)Also called Ambien, Ambien CR

  • Zolpidem oral spray

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: 48 hours after the last doseAlso called Zolpimist

  • Zolpidem: Edluar and Intermezzo

    Do not fly while taking it · Wait: 36 hours after the last doseAlso called Edluar, Intermezzo

Browse medications

Every medication Crosscheck has an FAA answer for, by group or from A to Z, with the answer and the wait on each line. New from the FAA in October 2026: the FAA's MedGuide, explained.

Medication guidance alone does not determine whether a pilot is medically qualified to fly. The underlying condition, dosage, side effects, medication combinations, and certification history may affect FAA eligibility.

For informational purposes only. Not legal or medical advice.