Pain
Chondroitin + glucosamine sulfate
Viscoelastic + Supplement
Other names: Osteo Bi-Flex
FAA guidance
Acceptable in the FAA document cited.
The FAA's MedGuide lists chondroitin + glucosamine sulfate (Osteo Bi-Flex) as allowed, for osteoarthritis or supplement, with no wait after the first dose, 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.
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Generic: chondroitin + glucosamine sulfate
Brand Name: Osteo Bi-Flex
Drug Class: Viscoelastic + Supplement
Underlying Condition: Osteoarthritis; Supplement
Use: ALLOW
INITIAL Wait Time (after first dose): None
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.