Even the most innocuous-looking drugs may contain prohibited substances in sports. This is the case with nasal sprays that are often used during cold seasons.
Popular nasal sprays such as RHINOFLUIMUCIL and RHINOSTEIN contain tuaminoheptane, a substance that is prohibited during competition. Using these sprays could lead to a violation of anti-doping rules.
It's important to note that substances prohibited during competition should not be present in an athlete's sample, regardless of when they were used. Even if you used a drug outside of competition, it could still lead to a positive doping test.
To avoid these unpleasant situations, it's recommended to check medications for prohibited substances using RUSADA's service.