Prohibited Substance List

PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE LIST

ESIC Esports Prohibited List 2024

Valid from 1 January 2024

The following substances are considered PROHIBITED unless the player has obtained a Therapeutic Use Exemption in accordance with the ESIC Anti-Doping Policy

Generic substance listed followed by example brand name(s)

  • Amphetamine sulfate (Evekeo)
  • Dextroamphetamine (Adderall and Adderall XR),
  • Dexedrine, (ProCentra, Zenzedi)
  • Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin and Focalin XR)
  • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
  • Methylphenidate (Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD and Metadate ER, Methylin and Methylin ER, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA, Quillivant XR)

Players using these treatments for a justifiable medical condition must consult the Physician Guidelines with their prescribing Physician and compile a Medical File (update on medical review) in preparation for an application for a Therapeutic Use Exemption if an Adverse Finding is reported.

ESIC Esports Monitoring List 2024

Non-stimulant Medications for ADHD
  • Atomoxetine (Strattera)
  • Clonidine hydrochloride (Kapvay)
  • Guanfacine (Intuniv)

Anxiety Medications

  • Amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), or other tricyclic antidepressants
  • Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  • Escitalopram (Lexapro) and sertraline (Zoloft)
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)

Other Medications

  • Modafinil and armodafinil.

Players using these treatments for a justifiable medical condition must consult the Physician Guidelines with their prescribing Physician and compile a Medical File (update on medical review) in preparation for an application for a Therapeutic Use Exemption if an Adverse Finding is reported.

Non-stimulant Medications for ADHD

  • Atomoxetine (Strattera)
  • Clonidine hydrochloride (Kapvay)
  • Guanfacine (Intuniv)

Anxiety Medications

  • Amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), or other tricyclic antidepressants
  • Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  • Escitalopram (Lexapro) and sertraline (Zoloft)
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)