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Tramadol
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
Tramadol
Opioid analgesic
Guidance notes
Central-acting opioid — sedation, dizziness and lowered seizure threshold. Not acceptable. Grounding until well clear of the drug and the underlying condition assessed.
Known SA brand names
TramacetTramahexalTrepiline-free TramadolAdco-Tramadol
Contact a professional
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)
- Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)Panado, Calpol, PainamolAcceptable
- IbuprofenBrufen, Nurofen, IbumaxAcceptable
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.