Stomach
H2 blockers
H-2 blocker
Other names: famotidine, Pepcid, cimetidine, Tagamet, nizatidine, Axid
Wait
24 hours
after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)
Examiner
The examiner can issue when the document's criteria are met
The FAA says H-2 blockers taken to prevent symptoms may not be disqualifying if free from side effects, and its over-the-counter guide lists cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid) and ranitidine (Zantac) for indigestion.
Track your medicationsCompare FAA documents: H2 blockersWhat each of the three FAA documents says, in plain wordsOpen
The FAA's MedGuide names cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid) and ranitidine (Zantac) as allowed, for stomach ulcers, with a wait of 24 hours after the first dose and none after later doses or after the final dose, used per label directions. 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.
- 24 hours after the first dose: ground observation
Show the FAA's words: H2 blockersThe official FAA wording: three passages, each with its document and dateOpen
The prophylactic use of medications including simple antacids, H-2 inhibitors or blockers, proton pump inhibitors, and/or sucralfates may not be disqualifying, if free from side effects.
Generic: cimetidine
Brand Name: Tagamet
Drug Class: H2 Blocker (Histamine H2 Antagonist)
Underlying Condition: Stomach ulcers
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
Generic: famotidine
Brand Name: Pepcid
Drug Class: H2 Blocker (Histamine H2 Antagonist)
Underlying Condition: Stomach ulcers
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
Generic: nizatidine
Brand Name: Axid
Drug Class: H2 Blocker (Histamine H2 Antagonist)
Underlying Condition: Stomach Ulcers
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
Generic: raNITIdine
Brand Name: Zantac
Drug Class: H2 Blocker (Histamine H2 Antagonist)
Underlying Condition: Stomach ulcers
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
cimetidine (Tagamet)
famotidine (Pepcid)
nizatidine (Axid)
rantidine (Zantac)
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.