NeoCitran during colds...

Typically, any off-the-shelf remedy is not going to contain ingredients that would be part of the FMCSA drug test. Or, if they do contain such ingredients, the concentrations would be minimal. NeoCitran does not appear to be a concern.

NeoCitran ingredients:

• ANALGESIC: Acetaminophen (extra strength) 650 mg
• DECONGESTANT: Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg

- NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Sinus Non-Drowsy

FMCSA 5-panel drug screen (49 CFR Part 40 Subpart F):

• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Opiates – opium and codeine derivatives
• Amphetamines and methamphetamines
• Phencyclidine – PCP

Drug cutoff concentrations can be found on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Web site.

DOT alcohol tests identify alcohol concentration of 0.02 and greater.

- Which substances are tested?

 

Different rules and more stringent testing for athletes... not applicable to trucking.

 

I was told to inform my safety supervisor when taking any cold medications just to be on the safe side as some contain sudoephedrine that may show up in a accident drug test if not in a random test

 

Drug Test Facts - Drug Detection Time - Drug Testing

I applied the three actives against a Drug test and found this link. I think the first one is the most dangerous vs a drug test.

If your man is sick, have him park somewhere safe, preferably a hotel or home recover then drive. We are allowed to be sick now and then. Just don't try to drive a big truck while sick.

pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

dextromethorphan hydrobromide

chlorpheniramine maleate