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Zolpidem / Zopiclone
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
Zolpidem / Zopiclone
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)
Typical grounding period: 24–48 hours
Measured from the last dose, and only once completely side-effect free.
Guidance notes
Table A1 (Other Hypnotics — zopiclone, zolpidem, zaleplon): unacceptable. Applicants must wait 24–48 hours after taking before flying, and use must not exceed twice a week to avoid habituation. Only under DAME supervision.
Known SA brand names
StilnoxZolpiImovaneZopivane
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