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This is a useful guide on drugs banned in sport and is particularly helpful when
\ntravelling as it lists generic and trade names of drugs from 40 countries worldwide. Its
\nmain disadvantages are that it does not list permitted drugs (unlike websites such as
\n100percentme) and it is only valid until the next WADA revision is released. <\/p>\n
It can also be unclear at times, for instance oxymetazoline \u201cused\u2026 to relieve nasal
\nand conjunctival congestion\u201d is listed as \u201cbanned in competition\u201d. It mentions later
\nthat \u201ctopical use\u201d is permitted. This led to momentary panic in a team sports situation
\nbefore it was clarified that oxymetazoline nasal spray is safe to use! <\/p>\n
By Mark E Batt
\nConsultant Sport & Exercise Medicine
\nFellow NHS Institute
\nPresident-elect Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine
\nCentre for Sports Medicine
\nQueens Medical Centre
\nNottingham University Hospitals
\nNottingham, UK <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This is a useful guide on drugs banned in sport and is particularly helpful when travelling as it lists generic and trade names of drugs from 40 countries worldwide. Its main disadvantages are that it does not list permitted drugs (unlike websites such as 100percentme) and it is only valid until the next WADA revision […]<\/p>\n