In the event of a medical emergency, health comes first. Emergency therapies should be administered immediately, even if this involves using prohibited substances or methods according to the Prohibited List.
Intravenous infusions and/or injections of more than 100 ml per 12-hour period of any substance are a prohibited method, even if the substance administered is not prohibited.
According to the Prohibited List, certain asthma medications are prohibited. At the same time, there are many permitted medications available, which can be used for asthma.
Glucocorticoids are used in the treatment of various illnesses e.g. allergies, asthma, sudden hearing loss and rheumatological disorders. The prohibited status of glucocorticoids is dependent on their route of administration.
Natural and synthetic cannabinoids are prohibited in-competition according to the current Prohibited List. Swiss Sport Integrity recommends that athletes avoid the consumption of cannabis in general.
Consumption of meat in Mexico, China or Guatemala may lead to unintentional ingestion of the prohibited substance clenbuterol. Federations and athletes should take appropriate precautions.
In connection with hormone therapy, trans athletes may need to use substances prohibited according to the Prohibited List. In addition to determining the eligibility to participate, the TUE process is also relevant to trans athletes.
As part of some blood donations or treatments, the blood is reintroduced into the circulatory system, which is prohibited according to the Prohibited List. For prohibited donations or therapies, athletes therefore require a TUE.
