Pain
Acetaminophen + aspirin + caffeine
Analgesic + NSAID + CNS Stimulant
Other names: Excedrin
Wait
24 hours
after the first dose
The FAA's MedGuide lists acetaminophen + aspirin + caffeine (Excedrin) as allowed, for pain management or migraine treatment, with a wait of 24 hours after the first dose and none after later doses or after the final dose, used per label directions.
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The MedGuide defines allowed as acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present, and says wait times are not determined solely by the medication: an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.
- 24 hours after the first dose: ground observation
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Generic: acetaminophen + aspirin + caffeine
Brand Name: Excedrin
Drug Class: Analgesic + NSAID + CNS Stimulant
Underlying Condition: Pain management; Migraine treatment
Use: ALLOW
INITIAL Wait Time (after first dose): 24 hours
SUBSEQUENT Dose Wait Time (after each dose): None
DISCONTINUATION Wait Time (after final dose): None
Frequency Use Limit: Per label directions
ALLOWED: The medication is acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present.
Underlying Condition: Evaluating medication use requires considering the impact of safety of flight from both the medication and underlying condition. Wait times are not determined solely by the medication; an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.