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Paracetamol + Codeine (± caffeine / meprobamate)
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
Paracetamol + Codeine (± caffeine / meprobamate)
Opioid-containing compound analgesic
Guidance notes
Codeine is a central-acting opioid causing sedation, impaired judgement and reaction time. Not compatible with flying duties. Products containing meprobamate are additionally sedating.
Known SA brand names
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
- Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)Panado, Calpol, PainamolAcceptable
- IbuprofenBrufen, Nurofen, IbumaxAcceptable
- MeloxicamMobic, MelflamAcceptable
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.