WADA Substance Check

Check if a substance is prohibited in sport

Permitted

Monitored

In-Competition

Prohibited

Stanozolol

Prohibited

S1 Anabolic Agents

Anabolic steroid prohibited at all times, in and out of competition.

Testosterone (exogenous)

Prohibited

S1 Anabolic Agents

Prohibited at all times unless a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) exists.

Erythropoietin (EPO)

Prohibited

S2 Peptide Hormones

Prohibited at all times, increases red blood cell production.

Salbutamol

Monitored

S3 Beta-2 Agonists

Permitted by inhalation within limits (1600 mcg/24h). Exceeding limits is prohibited.

Alternatives: Consult a sports physician to stay within permitted dosing.

Pseudoephedrine

In-Competition

S6 Stimulants

Prohibited in-competition when urinary concentration exceeds 150 mcg/mL.

Alternatives: Use topical decongestants or non-prohibited antihistamines.

Caffeine

Monitored

Monitoring Program

On the Monitoring Program, not currently prohibited but under surveillance.

Morphine

In-Competition

S7 Narcotics

Prohibited in-competition only.

Alternatives: Use non-opioid analgesics such as paracetamol.

Cannabis (THC)

In-Competition

S8 Cannabinoids

Prohibited in-competition.

Furosemide

Prohibited

S5 Diuretics & Masking Agents

Prohibited at all times as it may mask other substances.

Paracetamol

Permitted

—

Permitted, a non-prohibited analgesic and antipyretic.

Ibuprofen

Permitted

—

Permitted, a non-prohibited NSAID.

Creatine

Permitted

—

A permitted, non-prohibited dietary supplement.

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides

Prohibited

S2 Peptide Hormones

Prohibited at all times.

Clenbuterol

Prohibited

S1 Anabolic Agents

Prohibited at all times.

Beta-Blockers

In-Competition

P1 Beta-Blockers

Prohibited in certain sports (shooting, archery, golf) in-competition.

This is an educational reference based on the WADA Prohibited List categories. Always confirm with the latest official WADA Prohibited List and a qualified sports physician before use.