Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

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Pharmaceuticals (Therapeutic Medications)
Antacids

1. Code of Federal Regulations:
• First-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.113(b)(c)
• Second-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.213(b)(c)
• Third-Class Airman Medical Certificate: 67.313(b)(c)


2. Medical History:
   See Item 18.i.,Stomach, liver, or intestinal trouble. The applicant should provide history and treatment, pertinent medical records, current status report, and medication. If a surgical procedure was done, the applicant must provide operative and pathology reports.


3. Aeromedical Decision Considerations:
   See Item 38, Abdomen and Viscera, Aerospace Medical Disposition Table.


4. Protocol:
   See Peptic Ulcer.


5. Pharmaceutical Considerations:
   The prophylactic use of medications including simple antacids, H-2 inhibitors or blockers, proton pump inhibitors, and/or sucralfates may not be disqualifying, if free from side effects.