Originally Posted by
notEnuf
Cold and flu season is here.
For Aviation safety, pilots should not fly following the last dose of any medications until a period of time has elapsed equal to: A. 5-times the maximum pharmacologic half-life of the medication (preferred); or B. 5-times the maximum hour dose interval if pharmacologic half-life information is not available. For example, there is a 30-hour wait time for a medication that is taken every 4 to 6 hours. If there is a range, calculate by using the higher number (e.g., 6 hours x 5 = 30 hours No Fly wait time).
https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide/media/DNI_DNF_tables.pdf
Yes, even Dr Van posted this recently on the Delta net. And if that time takes me into the next trip foot print, oh well, still technically "sick" according to our regulatory agency. Last time I checked they pretty much trump any letter or company made up policy.