2007 IMPC - Banned Substance List for Novice and Women's Divisions

**EME** · 03-26-2007, 01:52 PM

Hey Everyone,

I have had several questions about which products are legal for the Novice Bodybuilding Division.

The info below should clarify what is allowed and what is not allowed.
Note, this list also goes for the Women's Bodybuilding and Figure divisions also.

General Rule:

All substances sold over the counter legally are permitted. Substances that are not sold over the counter, or substances that are technically legal OTC but that would result in a positive urine test for a banned substance are prohibited ( ex. currently legal OTC steroidals )

Herbal anabolics like BAM, Jungle Warfare, Hyperdrol, etc are all legal.
The new Superdrol analogs, other OTC Steroids that are being sold due to loopholes in the law, or banned PH's and Pro-Steroids are not legal. Of course prescription steroids, test, GH, IGF-1, etc are not legal.

All OTC fat burning products are legal. For this competition, Ephedra / Ephedrine HCL is legal.

Clen, Cytomel, T3 etc are not legal.

Herbal diuretics like Taraxatone, XPEL are legal.
Prescription diuretics are not legal.

Here is a more detailed list with examples. Please note this is not a comprehensive list and is meant to provide specific examples of what is banned.. not every banned compound. If you have any question about whether a product is legal or not, please ask.

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Substances to Avoid:

Prescription Diuretics
Beta Blockers
Anabolic Agents & Beta-2 Agonists
Peptides & Glycoprotein Hormones & Analogues
Any substances related to these...

* Scroll down for Examples of Each

Examples of Prescription Diuretics

· acetazolamide
· bumetanide
· chlorthalidone
· ethacrynic acid
· furosemide
· hydrochlorothiazide
· mannitol
· mersalyl
· spironolactone
· triamterene

... and related substances

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Examples of Beta Blockers

· acebutalol
· alprenolol
· atenolof
· labetalol
· metoprolol
· nadolol
· oxprenolol
· propranolol
· sotalol

... and related substances

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Examples of Anabolic Steroids & Beta 2 Agonists

albuterol
boldenone
clenbuterol
clostebol
danazol
dehydrochlormethyltest
dihydrotestosterone
drostanolone
fluoxymesterone
formebolone
fenoterol
insulin
metandienone
methandriol
methyltestosterone
mibolerone
nandrolone
norethandrolone
oxandrolone
oxymesterone
oxymetholone
salbutamol
saimeterol
stanozolol
terbutaline
*testosterone
trenbolone
Winstrol

... and related substances

NOTES:
*The AAS class includes substances that are related in structure and activity to testosterone
*The administration of testosterone is banned.

*** Prescription medications to normalize a documented condition are allowed, when fully disclosed to the Head Judge ( EME ) prior to start of the competition. For example, prescription insulin, thyroid, and asthma medication use is allowed in the Novice and Women's Divisions, if these drugs are prescribed and used to treat an existing documented condition, and not used for the purposes of physique enhancement. Administration of testosterone, growth hormone, or other anabolic steroids, even with prescription, is not allowed in the Women's Bodybuilding, Figure. or Novice Men's Bodybuilding Division.

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Examples of Peptides & Glycoprotein Hormones & Analogues
1.Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG - human chorionic Gonadotrophin)
2.Corticotropin (ACTH)
3.Growth hormone (HGH, somatropin)
4.Erythrorpoietin (EPO)

… and related substances

Please note, all substances are allowed in the Open Men's Bodybuilding and Most Improved Physique Divisions.

These restrictions only apply to the Novice Bodybuilding and Women's Bodybuilding and Figure Divisions.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

- Michael

**antihero** · 04-01-2007, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EME

Hey Everyone,

I have had several questions about which products are legal for the Novice Bodybuilding Division.

The info below should clarify what is allowed and what is not allowed.
Note, this list also goes for the Women's Bodybuilding and Figure divisions also.

General Rule:

All substances sold over the counter legally are permitted. Substances that are not sold over the counter, or substances that are technically legal OTC but that would result in a positive urine test for a banned substance are prohibited ( ex. currently legal OTC steroidals )

Herbal anabolics like BAM, Jungle Warfare, Hyperdrol, etc are all legal.
The new Superdrol analogs, other OTC Steroids that are being sold due to loopholes in the law, or banned PH's and Pro-Steroids are not legal. Of course prescription steroids, test, GH, IGF-1, etc are not legal.

All OTC fat burning products are legal. For this competition, Ephedra / Ephedrine HCL is legal.

Clen, Cytomel, T3 etc are not legal.

Herbal diuretics like Taraxatone, XPEL are legal.
Prescription diuretics are not legal.

Here is a more detailed list with examples. Please note this is not a comprehensive list and is meant to provide specific examples of what is banned.. not every banned compound. If you have any question about whether a product is legal or not, please ask.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Substances to Avoid:

Prescription Diuretics
Beta Blockers
Anabolic Agents & Beta-2 Agonists
Peptides & Glycoprotein Hormones & Analogues
Any substances related to these...

* Scroll down for Examples of Each

Examples of Prescription Diuretics

· acetazolamide
· bumetanide
· chlorthalidone
· ethacrynic acid
· furosemide
· hydrochlorothiazide
· mannitol
· mersalyl
· spironolactone
· triamterene

... and related substances

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Examples of Beta Blockers

· acebutalol
· alprenolol
· atenolof
· labetalol
· metoprolol
· nadolol
· oxprenolol
· propranolol
· sotalol

... and related substances

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Examples of Anabolic Steroids & Beta 2 Agonists

albuterol
boldenone
clenbuterol
clostebol
danazol
dehydrochlormethyltest
dihydrotestosterone
drostanolone
fluoxymesterone
formebolone
fenoterol
insulin
metandienone
methandriol
methyltestosterone
mibolerone
nandrolone
norethandrolone
oxandrolone
oxymesterone
oxymetholone
salbutamol
saimeterol
stanozolol
terbutaline
*testosterone
trenbolone
Winstrol

... and related substances

NOTES:
*The AAS class includes substances that are related in structure and activity to testosterone
*The administration of testosterone is banned.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Examples of Peptides & Glycoprotein Hormones & Analogues
1.Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG - human chorionic Gonadotrophin)
2.Corticotropin (ACTH)
3.Growth hormone (HGH, somatropin)
4.Erythrorpoietin (EPO)

… and related substances

Please note, all substances are allowed in the Open Men's Bodybuilding and Most Improved Physique Divisions.

These restrictions only apply to the Novice Bodybuilding and Women's Bodybuilding and Figure Divisions.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

- Michael

ephedra group alkaloids are now banned per the FDA (sida Cordifolia Extract) does this now make any ephedra/ephedrine product banned from the competition?

**EME** · 04-01-2007, 05:29 PM

The FDA ban on ephedra alkaloids in the United States was actually overturned in 2005. Although many companies have chosed not to add ephedra back to their supplements, it is legal for sale ( Lipodrene Yellow for example )

Ephedrine HCL has never been banned and is still available for sale.
Because both compounds are legal for OTC sale, they are legal for this competition.

- Michael

**antihero** · 04-02-2007, 06:04 AM

you may want to read this

FDA Statement on Tenth Circuit's Ruling to Uphold FDA Decision Banning Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids

Quote:

Originally Posted by EME

The FDA ban on ephedra alkaloids in the United States was actually overturned in 2005. Although many companies have chosed not to add ephedra back to their supplements, it is legal for sale ( Lipodrene Yellow for example )

Ephedrine HCL has never been banned and is still available for sale.
Because both compounds are legal for OTC sale, they are legal for this competition.

- Michael

**EME** · 04-02-2007, 01:48 PM

Thanks for posting that link. I know the Denver ruling is currently being challenged in court also, but I haven't seen the outcome of it yet. So, you're correct, the ban on Ephedra in Dietary supplements is technically in effect right now.

So, I should clarify and say that products specifically banned by the FDA ruling ( i.e. - products marketed as dietary supplements containing ephedra ) would be banned for this competition.

Although, none of the FDA rulings have really done anything to limit the legal availability of ephedrine. The ban is really little more than a ban on marketing.

The real key to that FDA ruling is that it is talking about Ephedra alkaloids in products sold as "Dietary Supplements".

Ephedrine HCL is still available and perfectly legal OTC ( Vasopro, for example ) , so it is not illegal for this competition.

- Michael

**antihero** · 04-02-2007, 11:02 PM

no problem, i really wasnt trying to be a dick or jip anyone on things they panned on using for the competition. just felt it was a topic to be brought to your attention for consideration.

and yes, it is mostly a ban on marketing of it.

**EME** · 04-03-2007, 12:58 AM

I know bro, no worries.

From a competitors standpoint, I always thought the ban on ephedra was funny when Ephedrine HCL was still on the market and perfectly legal. Ephedrine HCL is more effective anyway.

Although, removing it from dietary supplements will take it out of the hands of most of people that probably shouldn't be using it anyway.

I actually don't even use Ephedrine HCL anymore, but I have always thought it was perfectly safe and effective when used properly.

- Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by antihero

no problem, i really wasnt trying to be a dick or jip anyone on things they panned on using for the competition. just felt it was a topic to be brought to your attention for consideration.

and yes, it is mostly a ban on marketing of it.

hibiscus09 · 04-03-2007, 09:53 PM

Me and my PMS profoundly thank you for making XPEL legal for the contest. :lol3:

**Fitnfirm** · 04-08-2007, 09:18 PM

Well I guess I am out because I use T3 which is prescribed by my doctor for many years now. I also use T4.

**skelooth** · 04-08-2007, 10:36 PM

<3 ephedrine. I love the feeling I get from it far beyond it's fat loss benefits. It's a much 'cleaner' stimulation than caffiene, and more powerful than the other OTCs like amp etc

**EME** · 04-09-2007, 04:01 AM

In your case FnF, it would be allowed.

From the rules:

*** Prescription medications to normalize a documented condition are allowed, when fully disclosed to the Head Judge ( EME ) prior to start of the competition. For example, prescription insulin, thyroid, and asthma medication use is allowed in the Novice and Women's Divisions, if these drugs are prescribed and used to treat an existing documented condition, and not used for the purposes of physique enhancement. Administration of testosterone, growth hormone, or other anabolic steroids, even with prescription, is not allowed in the Women's Bodybuilding, Figure. or Novice Men's Bodybuilding Division.

- Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

Well I guess I am out because I use T3 which is prescribed by my doctor for many years now. I also use T4.

**Midnight_Lifter** · 04-09-2007, 09:30 PM

Forgive my ignorance and lack of research in this area...

Are Halodrol LiquiGels considered banned for this competition?

**EME** · 04-09-2007, 09:43 PM

I'm honestly not up on all the latest PH / Steroidal Products out there.

Do Halodrol Liquigels contain the same DMT analog that I believe the original Halodrol did?

If so then it would be banned, if it's something herbal and they are just using the same name, then it may be legal. Someone else may need to provide some input here.

Remember, it's the honor system ( we have no way to test you ), so it's the competitor's responsibility to find out what you are taking. If it's a anabolic steroid precursor or analog, then it's banned for the Novice and Women's classes.

Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight_Lifter

Forgive my ignorance and lack of research in this area...

Are Halodrol LiquiGels considered banned for this competition?

03-26-2007, 01:52 PM	#1
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	2007 IMPC - Banned Substance List for Novice and Women's Divisions Hey Everyone, I have had several questions about which products are legal for the Novice Bodybuilding Division. The info below should clarify what is allowed and what is not allowed. Note, this list also goes for the Women's Bodybuilding and Figure divisions also. General Rule: All substances sold over the counter legally are permitted. Substances that are not sold over the counter, or substances that are technically legal OTC but that would result in a positive urine test for a banned substance are prohibited ( ex. currently legal OTC steroidals ) Herbal anabolics like BAM, Jungle Warfare, Hyperdrol, etc are all legal. The new Superdrol analogs, other OTC Steroids that are being sold due to loopholes in the law, or banned PH's and Pro-Steroids are not legal. Of course prescription steroids, test, GH, IGF-1, etc are not legal. All OTC fat burning products are legal. For this competition, Ephedra / Ephedrine HCL is legal. Clen, Cytomel, T3 etc are not legal. Herbal diuretics like Taraxatone, XPEL are legal. Prescription diuretics are not legal. Here is a more detailed list with examples. Please note this is not a comprehensive list and is meant to provide specific examples of what is banned.. not every banned compound. If you have any question about whether a product is legal or not, please ask. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Substances to Avoid: Prescription Diuretics Beta Blockers Anabolic Agents & Beta-2 Agonists Peptides & Glycoprotein Hormones & Analogues Any substances related to these... * Scroll down for Examples of Each Examples of Prescription Diuretics · acetazolamide · bumetanide · chlorthalidone · ethacrynic acid · furosemide · hydrochlorothiazide · mannitol · mersalyl · spironolactone · triamterene ... and related substances -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Examples of Beta Blockers · acebutalol · alprenolol · atenolof · labetalol · metoprolol · nadolol · oxprenolol · propranolol · sotalol ... and related substances -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Examples of Anabolic Steroids & Beta 2 Agonists albuterol boldenone clenbuterol clostebol danazol dehydrochlormethyltest dihydrotestosterone drostanolone fluoxymesterone formebolone fenoterol insulin metandienone methandriol methyltestosterone mibolerone nandrolone norethandrolone oxandrolone oxymesterone oxymetholone salbutamol saimeterol stanozolol terbutaline testosterone trenbolone Winstrol ... and related substances NOTES: The AAS class includes substances that are related in structure and activity to testosterone The administration of testosterone is banned. ** Prescription medications to normalize a documented condition are allowed, when fully disclosed to the Head Judge ( EME ) prior to start of the competition. For example, prescription insulin, thyroid, and asthma medication use is allowed in the Novice and Women's Divisions, if these drugs are prescribed and used to treat an existing documented condition, and not used for the purposes of physique enhancement. Administration of testosterone, growth hormone, or other anabolic steroids, even with prescription, is not allowed in the Women's Bodybuilding, Figure. or Novice Men's Bodybuilding Division. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Examples of Peptides & Glycoprotein Hormones & Analogues 1.Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG - human chorionic Gonadotrophin) 2.Corticotropin (ACTH) 3.Growth hormone (HGH, somatropin) 4.Erythrorpoietin (EPO) … and related substances Please note, all substances are allowed in the Open Men's Bodybuilding and Most Improved Physique Divisions. These restrictions only apply to the Novice Bodybuilding and Women's Bodybuilding and Figure Divisions. Please let me know if you have any questions. - Michael __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com Last edited by EME : 04-09-2007 at 03:58 AM.

04-01-2007, 05:29 PM	#3
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	The FDA ban on ephedra alkaloids in the United States was actually overturned in 2005. Although many companies have chosed not to add ephedra back to their supplements, it is legal for sale ( Lipodrene Yellow for example ) Ephedrine HCL has never been banned and is still available for sale. Because both compounds are legal for OTC sale, they are legal for this competition. - Michael __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

04-02-2007, 01:48 PM	#5
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Thanks for posting that link. I know the Denver ruling is currently being challenged in court also, but I haven't seen the outcome of it yet. So, you're correct, the ban on Ephedra in Dietary supplements is technically in effect right now. So, I should clarify and say that products specifically banned by the FDA ruling ( i.e. - products marketed as dietary supplements containing ephedra ) would be banned for this competition. Although, none of the FDA rulings have really done anything to limit the legal availability of ephedrine. The ban is really little more than a ban on marketing. The real key to that FDA ruling is that it is talking about Ephedra alkaloids in products sold as "Dietary Supplements". Ephedrine HCL is still available and perfectly legal OTC ( Vasopro, for example ) , so it is not illegal for this competition. - Michael __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

04-02-2007, 11:02 PM	#6
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,688 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	no problem, i really wasnt trying to be a dick or jip anyone on things they panned on using for the competition. just felt it was a topic to be brought to your attention for consideration. and yes, it is mostly a ban on marketing of it. __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

04-08-2007, 10:36 PM	#10
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	<3 ephedrine. I love the feeling I get from it far beyond it's fat loss benefits. It's a much 'cleaner' stimulation than caffiene, and more powerful than the other OTCs like amp etc __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

04-03-2007, 09:53 PM	#8
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 985 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Me and my PMS profoundly thank you for making XPEL legal for the contest. :lol3:

04-08-2007, 09:18 PM	#9
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	Well I guess I am out because I use T3 which is prescribed by my doctor for many years now. I also use T4.

04-09-2007, 09:30 PM	#12
Midnight_Lifter IronMass Vip Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 431 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 35	Forgive my ignorance and lack of research in this area... Are Halodrol LiquiGels considered banned for this competition? __________________ - Discipline means doing within, not doing without. "Nothin' to it but to do it!" *Currently rebuilding in phase one...

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