India's Airline Pilots' Association advised pilots to avoid self-medication, as common over-the-counter drugs for colds, coughs, allergies, and sleep aids can cause false-positive drug screening results. The advisory follows a government announcement that the pilot of an Air India flight that dropped 300 feet may need further testing. Pilots are urged to consult doctors and keep records.
Pilots warned: common OTC drugs may trigger false-positive tests
Source: Telegraph India