Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Pharmaceuticals (Therapeutic Medications)
Acne Medications
- Code of Federal Regulations
- First-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.113(c)
- Second-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.213(c)
- Third-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.313(c)
- Medical History - For applicants using isotretinoin (Accutane), there is a mandatory 2-week waiting period after starting isotretinoin prior to consideration. This medication can be associated with vision and psychiatric side effects of aeromedical concern - specifically decreased night vision/ night blindness and depression. These side-effects can occur even after cessation of isotretinoin. A report must be provided with detailed, specific comment on presence or absence of psychiatric and vision side-effects. The AME must document these findings in Item 60., Comments on History and Findings. See Aeromedical Decision Considerations below.
- Aeromedical Decision Considerations
- Protocol - N/A
- Pharmaceutical Considerations
