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Misoprostol
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
Misoprostol
Cytoprotective agent
Guidance notes
Unacceptable for aviation duty. Commonly causes diarrhoea and abdominal cramping. Discuss a proton pump inhibitor with your DAME instead.
Known SA brand names
MisoprostolCytotec
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
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.