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WADA List of Prohibited Substances Eff. 1st January 2005

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A Simplified Version:

 

The following are examples of classes and methods prohibited in sport:

 

Classes: 

Stimulants eg amphetamine, caffeine (above 12mg/L), cocaine, ephedrine

Narcotics eg dextropropoxyphene, diamorphine, (heroin), morphine, methadone, pethidine.

Anabolic Agents eg methandienone, nandrolone, stanozolol, testosterone, clenbuterol.

Diuretics eg acetazolamide, Frusemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene.

Peptide & Glycoprotein Hormones & Analogues eg growth hormone, corticotrophin, chorionic gonadotrophin, erythropoietin.

 

Methods:

 

Blood Doping

Pharmacological, Chemical & Physical Manipulation eg substances or methods which alter the integrity and validity of the urine.

 

Classes subject to certain restrictions:

 

A)    Alcohol -  restricted in certain sports, refer to regulations of

B)    Marijuana - international sports federations.

C)    Local Anaesthetics - route of administration restricted to local or intra-articular injection*.

D)    Corticosteroids - route of administration restricted to topical, inhalation*, local of intra-articular injection*.

E)     Beta Blockers - restricted in certain sports, refer to regulations of international sports federations.

 

*written notification of administration should be given to relevant medical authority eg. Governing body medical officer.

 

Treatment Guidelines:

 

ASTHMA
Allowed –
Salbutamol inhaler*, terbutaline inhaler*

Banned – products containing sympathomimetics (eg ephedrine, fenoterol, isoprenaline).

 

COUGH
Allowed -
all antibiotics, steam and menthol inhalers, cough mixtures containing antihistamines, pholcodine, guaiphenesin, dextromethorphan.     

Banned - products containing sympathomimetics (eg ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine).

 

DIARRHOEA
Allowed -
diphenoxylate, loperamide, products containing electrolytes (eg Dioralyte Rehidrat).

Banned - products containing opioids (eg morphine).

 

HAYFEVER
Allowed -
antihistamines, nasal sprays containing a corticosteroid or xylometazoline, eyedrops containing sodium cromoglycate.

Banned - products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine.

 

PAIN
Allowed -
aspirin, codeine, Dihydrocodeine, ibuprofen, paracetamol, all non steroidal anti-inflammatories.

Banned - products containing opioids (eg dextropropoxyphene) or caffeine.

 

VOMITING
Allowed -
Domperidone, metoclopramide.

Complete list of prohibited substances available at

http://www.wada-ama.org/rtecontent/document/list_2005.pdf
 

 


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