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Proton pump inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitor
Other names: omeprazole, Prilosec, esomeprazole, Nexium, lansoprazole, Prevacid
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The FAA says proton pump inhibitors taken to prevent symptoms may not be disqualifying if free from side effects.
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Its over-the-counter guide lists esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix) and rabeprazole (Aciphex) for indigestion in the "generally safe to fly" column, and says to be careful not to mask the underlying symptoms.
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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.
GENERALLY SAFE TO FLY Medication or active ingredient GO
Indigestion Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) H2 blockers Antacids esomeprazole (Nexium) lansoprazole (Prevacid) omeprazole (Prilosec) pantoprazole (Protonix) rabeprazole (Aciphex)
Aluminum hydroxide (Maalox) Calcium carbonate (Tums) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) Be careful not to mask the underlying symptoms.