Can airline pilots take Dayquil?
Can airline pilots take Dayquil? Most medications not labeled “PM” are usually safe for flight, but there are some exceptions. It's important to look at all the active ingredients. Anything that contains dextro-methorphan (that includes Dayquil®) is not allowed. Another common ailment is gastrointestinal illness.
Can pilots fly with sore throats?
The safest rule is not to fly while suffering from any illness. If this rule is considered too stringent for a particular illness, the pilot should contact an aviation medical examiner for advice.
Can pilots take cold medicine?
The FAA bans the use of any sedating antihistamine (see the FAA's “do not fly” list). That doesn't necessarily mean you can't take the medication for acute symptoms such as a cold or flu, but the drug should be thoroughly flushed out of your system prior to flying again.
Can a pilot take Benadryl?
Many pilots are unaware that there are wait times after each use of sedating antihistamines. For cetirizine (Zyrtec®) and levocetirizine (Xyzal®), you should not fly for 48 hours after taking the last dose. For diphenhydramine or doxylamine, you should not fly for 60 hours after taking the last dose.
What medications can airline pilots take?
- Famvir (Famciclovir)
- Fludara (Fludarabine)
- Hepsera (Adefovir Dipivoxil)
- Rebetol, Virazole (Ribavirin)
- Tamiflu (Oseltamivir)
- Tenofovir (Disoproxil Fumarate)
- Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir)
- Valtrex (Valacyclovir)
What can pilots take for headaches?
Acute conditions should be considered grounding, but pilots may legally fly on non-sedating over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxyn or ibuprofen.
Can you take cold and flu tablets on a flight?
All prescription medicines are allowed on airplanes, whether in a carry-on or checked bag. There is no limit to the amount of medications in pill or solid form that you can bring. Liquid medicines are also allowed.