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Ciprofloxacin / Levofloxacin / Moxifloxacin
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Acceptable with conditions / grounding period
Active ingredient(s)
Ciprofloxacin / Levofloxacin / Moxifloxacin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Typical grounding period: 48 hours (2 days)
Measured from the last dose, and only once completely side-effect free.
Guidance notes
Quinolones are listed as acceptable oral antibiotics subject to the Table A1 rule of at least 48 hours of use without side effects. Any tendinopathy, CNS effect or photosensitivity extends grounding and requires DAME review.
Known SA brand names
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Our partner Buchner Med can assist with aviation medical assessments and DAME consultations. Alternatively, find an SACAA-certified DAME directly through the official list.
Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
- Amoxicillin (± clavulanic acid)Amoxil, Augmentin, BetamoxConditional
- Azithromycin / ClarithromycinZithromax, Azimax, KlacidConditional
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.