In May 2011 the International Skating Union (ISU) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Kazakh Athlete Artyom Belousov after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance tuaminoheptane.
The Athlete admitted the use of Rhinofluimucil in the week before the competition, due to he suffered from complications with his paranasal sinus. He stated that he purchased the product Rhinofluimucil in a drugstore and failed the research the ingredients of the product before using, nor did he consult his team doctor.
The Panel concludes that the Athlete acted negligently without intention to enhance his sport performance.
Therefore the ISU Disciplinary Commission decides on 11 October 2011 to impose a 18 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 19 February 2011.
