In July 2012 the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Ricardo Cunningham after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance pseudoephedrine.
After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Jamaica Anti-Doping (JAD) Disciplinary Panel.
The Athlete stated that he suffered from the flu, congestion, cough and running nose and therefore used “over the counter” medication such as Cetamol, Panadol and DPH.
Hereafter the Athlete consulted a medical doctor who diagnosed that, due to the Athlete’s condition, his tonsils were enlarged and inflamed. Analysis of the Athlete’s medication showed that Cetamol and DPH contained the prohibited substance pseudoephendrine.
The Panel considers the circumstances and concludes that the Athlete had no intention to enlarge his sport performance. Therefore the JAD Disciplinary Panel decides on 18 February 2013 to reprimand the Athlete without a period of inelgibibility.
